Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.78 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (C$1.17) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (C$4.01) | C$4.18 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (C$8) | C$3.04 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (C$4.94) | C$4.24 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (C$2.38) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (C$4.63) | C$3.41 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$19 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (C$2.74) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (C$2.72) | C$1.93 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,944 (C$3,932) | C$2,136 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,335 (C$3,119) | C$1,241 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (C$197) | C$133 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,455 (C$3,279) | C$1,120 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,882 (C$2,514) | C$806 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (C$156) | C$66 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$74) | C$54 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $274 (C$366) | C$311 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (C$181) | C$97 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$37) | C$25 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (C$78) | C$60 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (C$144) | C$98 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (C$175) | C$117 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,834 (C$26,488) | C$22,935 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (C$1.04) | C$1.39 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (C$117) | C$67 | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (C$221) | C$77 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.39 (C$5.86) | C$3.85 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (C$4.88) | C$3.11 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (C$3.37) | C$2.46 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (C$43) | C$20 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (C$72) | C$52 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$35) | C$26 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $306 (C$409) | C$117 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 (C$136) | C$96 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$18) | C$9 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $455 (C$607) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $91 (C$122) | C$35 | + 244% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (C$15) | C$11 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,646 ($6,474) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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