- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Albany, New York
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$14 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (C$4.63) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (C$1.15) | C$2.38 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (C$3.76) | C$4.08 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.83 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.55 (C$3.20) | C$3.73 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (C$2.42) | C$2.90 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (C$2.60) | C$2.89 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$17) | C$16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (C$2.23) | C$2.31 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (C$2.81) | C$1.76 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,364 (C$1,710) | C$1,186 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,014 (C$1,271) | C$982 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (C$152) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (C$1,099) | C$919 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $651 (C$816) | C$695 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $137 (C$172) | C$64 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$56) | C$39 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (C$427) | C$392 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (C$166) | C$111 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (C$37) | C$26 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$53) | C$61 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$103) | C$95 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (C$93) | C$87 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,529 (C$28,251) | C$22,684 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.77) | C$1.19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (C$78) | C$47 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (C$175) | C$85 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (C$6) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (C$3.88) | C$3.90 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (C$5.80) | C$3.90 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (C$3.57) | C$3.21 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (C$2.30) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$55) | C$43 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$28) | C$27 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (C$198) | C$84 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (C$103) | C$93 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (C$5.19) | C$5.44 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $224 (C$281) | C$141 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (C$62) | C$34 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,750
($2,991)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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