Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States vs 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 | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.78 (C$5.02) | C$5.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.28) | C$1.85 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.96 (C$5.25) | C$4.50 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.10 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.96 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (C$4.80) | C$4.24 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 (C$2.62) | C$3.76 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (C$4.37) | C$3.41 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$24) | C$18 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (C$2.39) | C$2.48 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (C$2.74) | C$1.93 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,871 (C$2,479) | C$2,136 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,237 (C$1,640) | C$1,241 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (C$219) | C$133 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,362 (C$1,805) | C$1,120 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $892 (C$1,182) | C$806 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (C$162) | C$66 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$71) | C$50 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $385 (C$510) | C$322 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (C$162) | C$96 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$33) | C$25 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$59) | C$61 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (C$49) | C$38 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$116) | C$96 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (C$135) | C$112 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,186 (C$29,401) | C$22,935 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (C$0.92) | C$1.39 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (C$98) | C$67 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$34) | C$22 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (C$135) | C$77 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.91 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.79 (C$5.02) | C$3.78 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (C$4.84) | C$4.28 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.84 (C$3.76) | C$3.11 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (C$2.23) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$29) | C$20 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (C$65) | C$50 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$31) | C$27 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $110 (C$146) | C$117 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (C$111) | C$94 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (C$6) | C$5.25 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$568) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (C$74) | C$36 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,291 ($6,257) in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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