Cost of Living Comparison Between Ethiopia and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 41.6% higher than in Ethiopia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 56.3% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 110.0% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 169.5% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 48.1% higher than in Ethiopia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 764.1% higher than in Ethiopia | |
Restaurants | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.66 $ (6.57 C$) |
17.75 $ (25.00 C$) |
+280.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
32.00 $ (45.08 C$) |
70.98 $ (100.00 C$) |
+121.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.12 $ (8.62 C$) |
10.65 $ (15.00 C$) |
+74.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.00 $ (1.41 C$) |
5.68 $ (8.00 C$) |
+467.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.00 $ (2.82 C$) |
5.68 $ (8.00 C$) |
+183.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.10 $ (1.55 C$) |
3.68 $ (5.19 C$) |
+235.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.63 $ (0.89 C$) |
2.05 $ (2.89 C$) |
+224.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.49 $ (0.69 C$) |
1.66 $ (2.34 C$) |
+237.6 % |
Markets | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.55 $ (7.82 C$) |
8.27 $ (11.65 C$) |
+49.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.03 $ (1.44 C$) |
2.39 $ (3.37 C$) |
+133.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.14 C$) |
1.63 $ (2.29 C$) |
+100.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.42 $ (3.41 C$) |
3.43 $ (4.83 C$) |
+41.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.36 $ (4.74 C$) |
5.00 $ (7.05 C$) |
+48.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.57 $ (7.84 C$) |
5.41 $ (7.62 C$) |
-2.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.73 $ (8.07 C$) |
6.60 $ (9.30 C$) |
+15.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.07 $ (4.32 C$) |
1.85 $ (2.61 C$) |
-39.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.49 $ (0.68 C$) |
0.64 $ (0.90 C$) |
+31.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.12 $ (1.58 C$) |
1.70 $ (2.40 C$) |
+52.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.39 $ (0.54 C$) |
1.83 $ (2.58 C$) |
+374.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.30 $ (0.42 C$) |
1.19 $ (1.67 C$) |
+294.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.79 $ (1.11 C$) |
1.19 $ (1.67 C$) |
+50.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.67 $ (0.94 C$) |
2.50 $ (3.52 C$) |
+275.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.64 $ (0.90 C$) |
1.77 $ (2.49 C$) |
+177.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.25 $ (8.81 C$) |
12.78 $ (18.00 C$) |
+104.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.03 $ (1.44 C$) |
2.90 $ (4.09 C$) |
+183.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.09 $ (2.95 C$) |
3.24 $ (4.56 C$) |
+54.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.00 $ (5.64 C$) |
14.20 $ (20.00 C$) |
+254.9 % |
Transportation | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.42 $ (0.60 C$) |
2.48 $ (3.50 C$) |
+484.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
12.00 $ (16.91 C$) |
74.53 $ (105.00 C$) |
+521.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.30 $ (1.83 C$) |
3.23 $ (4.55 C$) |
+148.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.48 $ (0.68 C$) |
2.49 $ (3.51 C$) |
+415.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
2.00 $ (2.82 C$) |
27.63 $ (38.93 C$) |
+1,281.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.90 $ (6.91 C$) |
4.32 $ (6.08 C$) |
-12.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
48,804.29 $ (68,756.76 C$) |
24,117.95 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-50.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
53,403.37 $ (75,236.06 C$) |
19,890.83 $ (28,022.71 C$) |
-62.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
133.00 $ (187.37 C$) |
146.07 $ (205.79 C$) |
+9.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
12.33 $ (17.38 C$) |
44.58 $ (62.80 C$) |
+261.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
157.67 $ (222.12 C$) |
60.27 $ (84.91 C$) |
-61.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
69.32 $ (97.66 C$) |
41.82 $ (58.91 C$) |
-39.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
36.25 $ (51.07 C$) |
17.12 $ (24.12 C$) |
-52.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
5.00 $ (7.04 C$) |
11.13 $ (15.68 C$) |
+122.5 % |
Childcare | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
81.26 $ (114.49 C$) |
790.41 $ (1,113.55 C$) |
+872.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
43,916.67 $ (61,870.94 C$) |
11,805.96 $ (16,632.54 C$) |
-73.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
49.00 $ (69.03 C$) |
54.50 $ (76.78 C$) |
+11.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
83.79 $ (118.05 C$) |
40.37 $ (56.88 C$) |
-51.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
106.72 $ (150.35 C$) |
86.15 $ (121.37 C$) |
-19.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
123.56 $ (174.08 C$) |
104.92 $ (147.82 C$) |
-15.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
654.64 $ (922.27 C$) |
1,307.27 $ (1,841.72 C$) |
+99.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
385.77 $ (543.48 C$) |
1,166.88 $ (1,643.93 C$) |
+202.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,242.26 $ (1,750.12 C$) |
2,094.10 $ (2,950.23 C$) |
+68.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
756.17 $ (1,065.31 C$) |
1,812.45 $ (2,553.43 C$) |
+139.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
232.61 $ (327.71 C$) |
607.71 $ (856.16 C$) |
+161.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
161.87 $ (228.05 C$) |
426.68 $ (601.12 C$) |
+163.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ethiopia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
206.55 $ (290.99 C$) |
2,789.40 $ (3,929.77 C$) |
+1,250.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.50 | 6.62 | -57.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 42 | 3719 |
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