If you exchange 1,000 CAD at the official bank rate (41.50), you receive 41,500 ETB. On the parallel market (53.00), you get 53,000 ETB. That is an extra 11,500 Birr – enough for a month’s rent in Addis.
The current exchange rate for is approximately Br115.05 as of May 9, 2026. This reflects a significant upward trend from 2024, when the rate averaged around Br59.89. CAD to ETB Exchange Rate Overview 1 cad to ethiopian birr