Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Whitehorse | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (936 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (451 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (412 Birr) | 391 Birr | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.49 (104 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.52 (189 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.59 (192 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 255% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (515 Birr) | 318 Birr | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.36 (224 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.94 (165 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.20 (176 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (773 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 335% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.06 (128 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (98 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 19% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Whitehorse | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,080 (87,056 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,531 (64,072 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$258 (10,788 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,215 (50,871 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$963 (40,327 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$215 (9,015 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$78 (3,257 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 245% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$655 (27,434 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (7,342 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (624 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 141% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (1,305 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 154% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 83% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Whitehorse | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (3,057 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$98 (4,105 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 138% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (5,070 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (6,852 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 175% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Whitehorse | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,208 (1,348,195 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.65 (69 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 (2,618 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 109% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$39 (1,627 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 454% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Whitehorse | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (531 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (955 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (4,034 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (366 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 460% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.37 (183 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.59 (234 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.14 (173 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.97 (124 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (1,261 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Whitehorse | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (2,687 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (1,070 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 262% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$66 (2,754 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (4,715 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (413 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.18 (217 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (305 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 323% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$905 (37,886 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.08 (45 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 252% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 (3,448 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (646 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 66% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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