- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ethiopia
- Montreal
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montreal, Canada compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$9 (192 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$5.45 (116 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (132 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.62 (35 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.71 (79 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.20 (90 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$2.83 (60 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.58 (76 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.25 (48 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.26 (48 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (389 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.45 (52 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.24 (48 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 205% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,122 (23,918 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,086 (23,166 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$115 (2,451 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,241 (26,458 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$837 (17,847 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$54 (1,148 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$25 (534 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$437 (9,318 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$128 (2,729 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (201 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19 (410 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (1,438 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (1,195 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (2,402 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$116 (2,479 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,644 (482,857 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (20 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$62 (1,314 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 104% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$30 (633 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 150% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (173 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (701 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 775% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$121 (2,575 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 394% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (181 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.56 (97 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.86 (125 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.23 (47 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.18 (47 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (558 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 408% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 28% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (1,049 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (554 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$61 (1,291 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$36 (767 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (270 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.47 (95 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.08 (66 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 117% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$595 (12,688 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (8 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (1,213 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$7 (146 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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