Cost of living in Babylon, New York (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Babylon, New York (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $15 (C$19) | C$20 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (C$10) | C$10 | 2% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.49 (C$4.37) | C$5.78 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.97 (C$1.21) | C$1.98 | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.78 (C$3.48) | C$4.18 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.93 (C$4.92) | C$3.04 | 62% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (C$8) | C$10 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.06 (C$3.83) | C$4.24 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.28 (C$1.60) | C$3.76 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.60 (C$3.25) | C$3.41 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (C$19) | C$19 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.20 (C$2.75) | C$2.48 | 11% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.02 (C$2.53) | C$1.93 | 31% |
| Housing in Babylon, New York (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,711 (C$3,397) | C$2,136 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,661 (C$2,081) | C$1,241 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $239 (C$300) | C$133 | 125% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,621 (C$2,031) | C$1,120 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,240 (C$1,554) | C$806 | 93% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $149 (C$187) | C$66 | 182% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $53 (C$66) | C$54 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $296 (C$371) | C$311 | 19% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $105 (C$131) | C$97 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$10 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $18 (C$22) | C$25 | 12% |
| Clothes in Babylon, New York (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $45 (C$57) | C$60 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $50 (C$62) | C$39 | 59% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $86 (C$108) | C$98 | 10% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $111 (C$139) | C$117 | 19% |
| Transportation in Babylon, New York (United States) is 294% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,269 (C$26,649) | C$22,942 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.71 (C$0.89) | C$1.39 | 36% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $327 (C$410) | C$67 | 514% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $26 (C$32) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Babylon, New York (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$8 | 13% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $24 (C$30) | C$22 | 39% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $134 (C$167) | C$77 | 118% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (C$8) | C$6 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.30 (C$4.13) | C$3.85 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.29 (C$5.37) | C$4.28 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.63 (C$4.55) | C$3.11 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.56 (C$1.95) | C$2.46 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 (C$22) | C$20 | 8% |
| Entertainment in Babylon, New York (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Babylon, New York (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $40 (C$50) | C$52 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $28 (C$35) | C$26 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $232 (C$290) | C$117 | 147% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $91 (C$114) | C$96 | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 (C$15) | C$9 | 65% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$5.42 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.63 (C$5.80) | C$7 | 13% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $427 (C$534) | C$647 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.40 (C$0.49) | C$0.83 | 40% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $35 (C$43) | C$35 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $11 (C$14) | C$11 | 30% |
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For example, you would need at least C$10,971 ($8,756) in Babylon, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.