- Cost of Living
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- Montreal
- Addis Ababa
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Cost of living in Montreal, Canada compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$9 (170 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$5.45 (103 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (122 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.62 (31 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.61 (68 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.85 (73 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$2.83 (53 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.61 (68 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.74 (33 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.26 (43 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (320 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.30 (43 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.24 (42 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 196% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,122 (21,170 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,184 (22,338 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$120 (2,259 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,177 (22,222 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$699 (13,190 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$186 (3,508 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$25 (473 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$474 (8,939 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (2,543 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (147 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (443 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 426% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (1,301 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$47 (894 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (2,094 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (2,791 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,747 (429,320 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (18 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$62 (1,163 Birr) | 718 Birr | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$29 (541 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 350% | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 177% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (160 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$34 (641 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 1072% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$124 (2,349 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 510% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (160 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.70 (89 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.05 (95 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.67 (50 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.59 (49 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (484 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 595% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (980 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (486 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$76 (1,439 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 555% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$36 (678 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (224 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.36 (82 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 247% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.08 (58 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 164% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$686 (12,939 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (7 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 684% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$69 (1,305 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$7 (129 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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