- Cost of Living
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- Akron, Ohio
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$14 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.05 (C$5.44) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (C$1.04) | C$2.38 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.85 (C$3.82) | C$4.08 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.22 (C$4.32) | C$2.62 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.59 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (C$4.00) | C$3.73 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (C$1.66) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (C$2.87) | C$2.89 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (C$2.49) | C$2.31 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (C$2.33) | C$1.76 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,273 (C$1,708) | C$1,145 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $785 (C$1,053) | C$990 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (C$207) | C$117 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $830 (C$1,113) | C$919 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $542 (C$727) | C$695 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (C$132) | C$64 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (C$496) | C$392 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (C$131) | C$111 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (C$18) | C$26 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (C$53) | C$61 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (C$91) | C$95 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (C$115) | C$87 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,864 (C$30,667) | C$22,684 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (C$0.76) | C$1.19 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (C$58) | C$47 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$18) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (C$101) | C$85 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (C$4.02) | C$3.90 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.28 (C$5.74) | C$3.90 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.87 (C$3.85) | C$3.21 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (C$2.58) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (C$40) | C$43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$27) | C$27 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (C$184) | C$84 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (C$83) | C$93 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.99 (C$5.35) | C$5.44 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (C$200) | C$141 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.88 (C$1.18) | C$2.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (C$74) | C$34 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 235 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,296
($2,458)
in Akron, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,125
in Abbotsford.
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