- 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 | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$14 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (C$4.46) | C$5.67 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (C$1.05) | C$2.40 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (C$2.89) | C$4.13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (C$6) | C$2.54 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.56 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.71 (C$3.35) | C$3.55 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (C$2.17) | C$3.02 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (C$2.50) | C$2.26 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$15 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (C$2.22) | C$2.18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (C$2.81) | C$1.87 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,514 (C$1,868) | C$1,186 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,018 (C$1,256) | C$982 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $122 (C$150) | C$104 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $877 (C$1,082) | C$919 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (C$801) | C$695 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (C$152) | C$64 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$52) | C$39 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (C$441) | C$393 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (C$155) | C$111 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (C$37) | C$25 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$57) | C$61 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (C$46) | C$41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (C$103) | C$95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (C$94) | C$87 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,085 (C$28,482) | C$23,851 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (C$0.77) | C$1.19 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (C$77) | C$47 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (C$172) | C$85 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (C$5.91) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (C$3.81) | C$2.88 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (C$5.71) | C$3.82 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (C$3.51) | C$3.16 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (C$2.26) | C$2.53 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$19 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$54) | C$45 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (C$186) | C$84 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (C$92) | C$89 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (C$5.11) | C$5.72 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 33% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $502 (C$619) | C$850 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.25) | C$1.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (C$61) | C$34 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 320 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,812
($3,090)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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