Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (C$5.98) | C$5.78 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.20) | C$1.98 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (C$3.54) | C$4.18 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$8) | C$3.04 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (C$4.36) | C$4.24 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (C$2.47) | C$3.76 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (C$4.40) | C$3.41 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (C$2.75) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (C$2.76) | C$1.93 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,937 (C$3,730) | C$2,136 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,510 (C$3,188) | C$1,241 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (C$188) | C$133 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,446 (C$3,108) | C$1,120 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,771 (C$2,250) | C$806 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (C$165) | C$66 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$67) | C$54 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (C$425) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (C$206) | C$97 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$25 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$64) | C$60 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$64) | C$39 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$117) | C$98 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (C$178) | C$117 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,042 (C$27,999) | C$22,935 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.78) | C$1.39 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (C$113) | C$67 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (C$204) | C$77 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (C$5.41) | C$3.85 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (C$4.64) | C$3.11 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (C$2.95) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (C$35) | C$20 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (C$66) | C$52 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $341 (C$433) | C$117 | + 269% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (C$119) | C$96 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (C$18) | C$9 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (C$646) | C$647 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (C$111) | C$35 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,562 ($7,528) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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