- 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 | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$9 (184 Birr) | 144 Birr | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$5.45 (112 Birr) | 124 Birr | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (135 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.62 (33 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.82 (78 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.02 (82 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$2.83 (58 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.34 (68 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.23 (46 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.26 (46 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (371 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.53 (52 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.24 (46 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 224% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,122 (22,959 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,092 (22,359 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$119 (2,439 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,204 (24,643 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$766 (15,687 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$64 (1,313 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$25 (513 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$452 (9,247 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$128 (2,622 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (137 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (401 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (1,371 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$54 (1,106 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (2,338 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$122 (2,488 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,501 (481,035 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (19 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$62 (1,261 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$30 (605 Birr) | 279 Birr | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (173 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (592 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$121 (2,472 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (178 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.58 (94 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.87 (120 Birr) | 96 Birr | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.29 (47 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.45 (50 Birr) | 48 Birr | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (534 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 356% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (972 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (531 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$60 (1,235 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$36 (736 Birr) | 897 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (259 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.41 (90 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.08 (63 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$589 (12,048 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (7 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (1,059 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$7 (140 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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