Cost of living in Billings, Montana (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Billings, Montana (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (C$27) | C$23 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (C$13) | C$12 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (C$1.20) | C$2.09 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.45 (C$4.69) | C$4.37 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.72 (C$8) | C$3.95 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.49 (C$4.74) | C$4.85 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (C$1.70) | C$3.95 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (C$4.45) | C$3.64 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (C$30) | C$21 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (C$2.43) | C$2.77 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.90 (C$2.58) | C$2.11 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Billings, Montana (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,817 (C$2,470) | C$2,417 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,410 (C$1,917) | C$1,456 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (C$187) | C$120 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,056 (C$1,435) | C$1,347 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $774 (C$1,052) | C$985 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (C$193) | C$69 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$73) | C$63 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $377 (C$512) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (C$169) | C$140 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (C$21) | C$10 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$25) | C$23 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Billings, Montana (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (C$75) | C$57 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (C$83) | C$41 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$111) | C$105 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (C$185) | C$117 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Billings, Montana (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,589 (C$36,145) | C$24,609 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.19) | C$1.65 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (C$42) | C$60 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Billings, Montana (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$27) | C$22 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (C$189) | C$77 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (C$4.62) | C$4.17 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.26 (C$5.79) | C$4.59 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.85 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (C$2.12) | C$3.02 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$27) | C$20 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Billings, Montana (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Billings, Montana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (C$70) | C$55 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (C$40) | C$26 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $142 (C$193) | C$135 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (C$102) | C$96 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.86 (C$8) | C$4.71 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.95 (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $669 (C$909) | C$647 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.34) | C$0.24 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (C$56) | C$37 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 42 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 25, 2024.
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