Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.27 (C$4.14) | C$5.78 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (C$1.06) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (C$3.79) | C$4.18 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 (C$4.19) | C$3.04 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (C$4.20) | C$4.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (C$2.36) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (C$3.25) | C$3.41 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (C$2.41) | C$2.48 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (C$2.72) | C$1.93 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,199 (C$2,785) | C$2,136 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,445 (C$1,830) | C$1,241 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (C$226) | C$133 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,599 (C$2,025) | C$1,120 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,036 (C$1,312) | C$806 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (C$132) | C$66 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$68) | C$54 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $261 (C$330) | C$311 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$147) | C$97 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$23) | C$25 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$61) | C$60 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$110) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (C$132) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,377 (C$27,073) | C$22,935 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.78) | C$1.39 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (C$106) | C$67 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (C$27) | C$22 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (C$132) | C$77 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (C$4.57) | C$3.85 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (C$4.64) | C$4.28 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (C$3.70) | C$3.11 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (C$2.20) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$20 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$63) | C$52 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (C$166) | C$117 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (C$115) | C$96 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.42 (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (C$538) | C$647 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$58) | C$35 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,373 ($5,822) in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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