Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.85 (C$3.61) | C$5.78 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (C$0.92) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (C$2.80) | C$4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (C$4.94) | C$3.04 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.64 (C$5.87) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (C$3.48) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (C$1.68) | C$3.76 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (C$3.07) | C$3.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.51 (C$1.91) | C$2.48 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (C$2.67) | C$1.93 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,399 (C$1,771) | C$2,136 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $880 (C$1,115) | C$1,241 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (C$226) | C$133 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $928 (C$1,175) | C$1,120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $588 (C$745) | C$806 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (C$145) | C$66 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (C$43) | C$54 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (C$348) | C$311 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (C$131) | C$97 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$19) | C$25 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (C$47) | C$60 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (C$105) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$117) | C$117 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,702 (C$28,753) | C$22,935 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (C$0.75) | C$1.39 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (C$56) | C$67 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (C$107) | C$77 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (C$3.97) | C$3.85 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (C$5.59) | C$4.28 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (C$3.60) | C$3.11 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (C$2.13) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (C$42) | C$52 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (C$188) | C$117 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (C$74) | C$96 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (C$5.70) | C$5.42 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.07 (C$5.16) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$549) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (C$0.71) | C$0.83 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (C$55) | C$35 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,373 ($5,032) in Akron, Ohio.
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