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- Albany, New York
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$15 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 (C$4.70) | C$5.69 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (C$1.16) | C$2.17 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (C$3.09) | C$4.84 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (C$4.11) | C$4.00 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (C$2.03) | C$3.31 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (C$2.56) | C$3.07 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (C$2.23) | C$2.51 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.94 (C$2.49) | C$2.07 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,485 (C$1,904) | C$1,576 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,199 (C$1,537) | C$1,122 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (C$181) | C$109 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $982 (C$1,258) | C$1,019 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $815 (C$1,045) | C$774 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (C$159) | C$66 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$56) | C$40 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $303 (C$388) | C$377 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (C$166) | C$98 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$35) | C$23 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$61) | C$59 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (C$53) | C$40 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$105) | C$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (C$105) | C$92 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,752 (C$31,724) | C$22,749 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (C$0.89) | C$1.27 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (C$78) | C$65 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$19) | C$31 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$33) | C$20 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (C$127) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 (C$3.87) | C$3.72 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (C$4.24) | C$3.09 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (C$2.53) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$30) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (C$61) | C$46 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (C$174) | C$101 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (C$115) | C$87 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (C$5.62) | C$5.53 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$550) | C$549 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$51) | C$35 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 521 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,920
($3,839)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,300
in Abbotsford.
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