Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$14 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (C$4.74) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (C$1.26) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (C$3.55) | C$4.08 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (C$5.07) | C$3.73 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (C$5.65) | C$2.90 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (C$3.36) | C$2.89 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (C$2.50) | C$2.31 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (C$3.66) | C$1.76 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (C$5,231) | C$1,186 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (C$3,426) | C$982 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (C$245) | C$117 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (C$2,564) | C$919 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (C$1,848) | C$695 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (C$122) | C$64 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$69) | C$39 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $369 (C$490) | C$392 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 (C$221) | C$111 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$35) | C$26 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$62) | C$61 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (C$52) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$122) | C$95 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (C$155) | C$87 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,000 (C$25,201) | C$22,684 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.15) | C$1.19 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$99) | C$47 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.44 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $152 (C$202) | C$85 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.95 (C$8) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.30 (C$4.38) | C$3.90 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.34 (C$5.76) | C$3.21 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (C$2.46) | C$2.46 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$31) | C$19 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (C$66) | C$43 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$32) | C$27 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (C$210) | C$84 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$80) | C$93 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (C$5.21) | C$5.44 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $145 (C$192) | C$141 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (C$0.08) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (C$78) | C$34 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,998
($3,768)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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