Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$14 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.89 (C$6) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.29) | C$2.38 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.05 (C$4.05) | C$4.08 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.32 (C$4.40) | C$2.62 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.42 (C$4.54) | C$3.73 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (C$2.56) | C$2.90 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.52) | C$2.89 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$16 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (C$2.84) | C$2.31 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (C$2.70) | C$1.76 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,500 (C$3,316) | C$1,186 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,665 (C$2,208) | C$982 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $244 (C$324) | C$117 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,445 (C$1,917) | C$919 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,050 (C$1,392) | C$695 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (C$155) | C$64 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (C$80) | C$39 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $326 (C$432) | C$392 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (C$153) | C$111 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$60) | C$61 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$57) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (C$99) | C$95 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$124) | C$87 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,995 (C$26,521) | C$22,684 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.81) | C$1.19 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (C$90) | C$47 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 (C$52) | C$20 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (C$165) | C$85 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.83 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.34 (C$4.42) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.40 (C$4.51) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 (C$5.64) | C$3.21 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (C$2.08) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$24) | C$19 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$56) | C$43 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$32) | C$27 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (C$170) | C$84 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 (C$140) | C$93 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (C$4.83) | C$5.44 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$5.31) | C$5.57 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (C$186) | C$141 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.16) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (C$48) | C$34 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,479
($3,377)
in Baltimore, Maryland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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