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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (C$5.66) | C$5.69 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (C$1.09) | C$2.17 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (C$3.32) | C$4.84 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.45 (C$4.43) | C$2.90 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.74 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (C$4.01) | C$4.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (C$2.11) | C$3.31 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (C$3.53) | C$3.07 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (C$2.34) | C$2.51 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (C$1.98) | C$2.07 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,022 (C$1,312) | C$1,576 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $769 (C$988) | C$1,122 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (C$203) | C$109 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $885 (C$1,136) | C$1,019 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (C$722) | C$774 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (C$127) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (C$41) | C$40 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (C$457) | C$377 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$109) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$19) | C$23 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$49) | C$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (C$46) | C$40 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (C$90) | C$93 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (C$122) | C$92 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,205 (C$28,503) | C$22,749 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.79) | C$1.27 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (C$55) | C$65 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$17) | C$31 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (C$78) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (C$3.92) | C$3.72 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (C$5.36) | C$2.83 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (C$4.15) | C$3.09 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (C$1.84) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (C$41) | C$46 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$25) | C$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (C$179) | C$101 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (C$84) | C$87 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 (C$5.66) | C$5.53 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (C$556) | C$549 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (C$0.72) | C$1.04 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$59) | C$35 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 493 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,869
($3,793)
in Akron, Ohio.
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