Cost of living in Ethiopia compared to Canada
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Ethiopia is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ethiopia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 604 Birr (C$14) | C$24 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 333 Birr (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 391 Birr (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Birr (C$2.56) | C$3.28 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 156 Birr (C$3.73) | C$5.88 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 Birr (C$1.29) | C$5.56 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 Birr (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 254 Birr (C$6) | C$5.47 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 113 Birr (C$2.70) | C$3.31 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 138 Birr (C$3.31) | C$4.03 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 168 Birr (C$4.01) | C$21 | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 62 Birr (C$1.49) | C$3.23 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Birr (C$1.93) | C$2.58 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Ethiopia is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ethiopia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,729 Birr (C$1,953) | C$2,889 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 59,759 Birr (C$1,428) | C$2,295 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,660 Birr (C$135) | C$240 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,015 Birr (C$1,267) | C$2,062 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,558 Birr (C$682) | C$1,501 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,458 Birr (C$107) | C$128 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 981 Birr (C$23) | C$65 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 36,043 Birr (C$861) | C$401 | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,406 Birr (C$296) | C$213 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 Birr (C$6) | C$14 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$30 | - | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Ethiopia is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ethiopia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,750 Birr (C$66) | C$80 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,748 Birr (C$42) | C$57 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,965 Birr (C$119) | C$147 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,469 Birr (C$59) | C$173 | - 66% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Ethiopia is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Ethiopia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Birr (C$43,002) | C$33,546 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Birr (C$1.87) | C$1.60 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$106 | - | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Ethiopia is 62% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Ethiopia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Birr (C$24) | C$11 | + 120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Birr (C$72) | C$24 | + 198% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,574 Birr (C$61) | C$103 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 Birr (C$1.43) | C$10 | - 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 466 Birr (C$11) | C$6 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 622 Birr (C$15) | C$6 | + 130% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 336 Birr (C$8) | C$4.45 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 147 Birr (C$3.52) | C$3.63 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 565 Birr (C$14) | C$31 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Ethiopia is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Ethiopia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,970 Birr (C$71) | C$68 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 295 Birr (C$7) | C$31 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$217 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,690 Birr (C$64) | C$129 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363 Birr (C$9) | C$15 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Birr (C$2.93) | C$5.88 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 Birr (C$1.71) | C$8 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$808 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.44 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,509 Birr (C$60) | C$67 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,035 Birr (C$49) | C$18 | + 174% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,860 prices entered by 765 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ethiopia is 18% cheaper than in Canada
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