Cost of living in Augusta, Georgia (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Augusta, Georgia (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Augusta, Georgia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$23 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$13) | C$13 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.28) | C$2.41 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.46 (C$6) | C$4.70 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (C$5.94) | C$3.95 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.67 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 (C$4.94) | C$4.85 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (C$2.31) | C$3.95 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (C$4.98) | C$3.50 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (C$2.63) | C$2.68 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (C$3.02) | C$2.16 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Augusta, Georgia (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Augusta, Georgia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,574 (C$2,154) | C$2,300 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,172 (C$1,603) | C$1,599 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $281 (C$384) | C$120 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,390 (C$1,902) | C$1,347 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $857 (C$1,173) | C$985 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $229 (C$313) | C$69 | + 357% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (C$97) | C$60 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (C$395) | C$311 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (C$146) | C$140 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$22) | C$26 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Augusta, Georgia (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Augusta, Georgia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$56) | C$70 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (C$66) | C$41 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (C$145) | C$105 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (C$160) | C$120 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Augusta, Georgia (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Augusta, Georgia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,316 (C$34,641) | C$24,609 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (C$1.03) | C$1.69 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (C$45) | C$60 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Augusta, Georgia (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Augusta, Georgia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$33) | C$22 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (C$123) | C$77 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.72 (C$8) | C$4.17 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.69 (C$6) | C$4.59 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.14 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (C$2.41) | C$3.02 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$24) | C$22 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Augusta, Georgia (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Augusta, Georgia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (C$69) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$34) | C$27 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $57 (C$77) | C$118 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$92) | C$97 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $26 (C$36) | C$12 | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (C$7) | C$4.71 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $316 (C$433) | C$647 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (C$38) | C$38 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.52 (C$8) | C$13 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 96 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2025.
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