Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (C$4.56) | C$5.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.29) | C$2.17 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (C$3.42) | C$4.84 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (C$4.88) | C$4.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (C$5.44) | C$3.31 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (C$3.23) | C$3.07 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (C$2.55) | C$2.51 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (C$3.52) | C$2.07 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (C$5,033) | C$1,576 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (C$3,297) | C$1,122 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (C$235) | C$109 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (C$2,467) | C$1,019 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (C$1,779) | C$774 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (C$118) | C$66 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$66) | C$40 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (C$432) | C$377 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (C$152) | C$98 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$16) | C$9 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$36) | C$23 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$60) | C$59 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (C$50) | C$40 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$117) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (C$149) | C$92 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,000 (C$24,248) | C$22,749 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.11) | C$1.26 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$96) | C$65 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | C$31 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $157 (C$200) | C$96 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.04 (C$5.16) | C$3.72 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (C$4.58) | C$3.09 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (C$3.04) | C$2.46 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (C$30) | C$19 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$62) | C$46 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$31) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (C$242) | C$101 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$77) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (C$5.02) | C$5.53 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (C$544) | C$549 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (C$75) | C$35 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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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$6,693
($5,244)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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