Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$14 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.51 (C$5.68) | C$5.67 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (C$1.21) | C$2.40 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.05 (C$3.84) | C$4.13 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.44 (C$4.33) | C$2.54 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.32 (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (C$4.25) | C$3.55 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (C$2.33) | C$3.02 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.39) | C$2.26 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$18) | C$15 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.18 (C$2.74) | C$2.18 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.94 (C$2.45) | C$1.87 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,500 (C$3,144) | C$1,186 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,665 (C$2,094) | C$982 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (C$304) | C$104 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,445 (C$1,817) | C$919 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,050 (C$1,320) | C$695 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (C$140) | C$64 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (C$75) | C$39 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $308 (C$387) | C$393 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$146) | C$111 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$26) | C$25 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$57) | C$61 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$54) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$110) | C$95 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (C$121) | C$87 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,995 (C$25,148) | C$23,851 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.77) | C$1.19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (C$86) | C$47 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (C$42) | C$20 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (C$157) | C$85 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.83 (C$7) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (C$4.25) | C$2.88 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.30 (C$4.15) | C$3.82 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 (C$5.35) | C$3.16 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (C$1.98) | C$2.53 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$23) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$52) | C$45 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$31) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $116 (C$146) | C$84 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (C$112) | C$89 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (C$4.58) | C$5.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$5.03) | C$5.43 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (C$176) | C$141 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (C$46) | C$34 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,754
($3,780)
in Baltimore, Maryland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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