Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$22) | C$23 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (C$14) | C$13 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.67 (C$8) | C$6 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (C$1.47) | C$2.41 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.10 (C$5.91) | C$4.70 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.91 (C$9) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (C$5.73) | C$4.85 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.23 (C$3.21) | C$3.95 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.74 (C$8) | C$3.50 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (C$27) | C$20 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.79 (C$4.03) | C$2.68 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.80 (C$2.59) | C$2.16 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,948 (C$2,810) | C$2,300 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,265 (C$1,825) | C$1,599 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $280 (C$404) | C$120 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,091 (C$1,574) | C$1,347 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $718 (C$1,035) | C$985 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $183 (C$263) | C$69 | + 284% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$65) | C$60 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $195 (C$282) | C$311 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (C$180) | C$140 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$19) | C$10 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 (C$53) | C$26 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $33 (C$47) | C$70 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (C$84) | C$41 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$125) | C$105 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (C$156) | C$120 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,086 (C$30,418) | C$24,609 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (C$1.25) | C$1.69 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (C$61) | C$60 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Birmingham, Alabama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.87 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$19) | C$22 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (C$144) | C$77 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (C$5.00) | C$3.11 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (C$2.72) | C$3.02 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$30) | C$22 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Birmingham, Alabama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$70) | C$61 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$39) | C$27 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (C$164) | C$118 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (C$119) | C$97 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$19) | C$12 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.60 (C$8) | C$4.71 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (C$554) | C$647 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (C$0.58) | C$0.24 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (C$42) | C$38 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$11) | C$13 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 145 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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