Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (C$1.19) | C$2.17 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.05 (C$3.92) | C$4.84 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.04 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (C$4.47) | C$4.00 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (C$2.31) | C$3.31 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.44) | C$3.07 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$16 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (C$2.48) | C$2.51 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.61 (C$2.07) | C$2.07 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,500 (C$3,209) | C$1,576 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,665 (C$2,137) | C$1,122 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (C$305) | C$109 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,445 (C$1,855) | C$1,019 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,050 (C$1,347) | C$774 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (C$150) | C$66 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (C$96) | C$40 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (C$457) | C$377 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$148) | C$98 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$26) | C$23 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$58) | C$59 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$55) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$118) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (C$123) | C$92 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,995 (C$25,666) | C$22,749 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (C$0.84) | C$1.27 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (C$87) | C$65 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$20) | C$31 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (C$40) | C$20 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (C$127) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.57 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (C$4.82) | C$3.72 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.34 (C$4.28) | C$2.83 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.56 (C$4.57) | C$3.09 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$24) | C$19 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$50) | C$46 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 (C$162) | C$101 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (C$113) | C$87 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$13) | C$9 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (C$4.67) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$5.13) | C$5.67 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (C$553) | C$549 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (C$47) | C$35 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,639
($4,393)
in Baltimore, Maryland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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