- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Buffalo, New York
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buffalo, New York, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$14 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.96 (C$4.98) | C$5.67 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (C$0.83) | C$2.40 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (C$3.17) | C$4.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.97 (C$6) | C$2.54 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.30 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (C$3.60) | C$3.55 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.27 (C$1.60) | C$3.02 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.31 (C$2.91) | C$2.26 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$14) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (C$2.48) | C$2.18 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (C$2.55) | C$1.87 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,338 (C$1,682) | C$1,186 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $932 (C$1,172) | C$982 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (C$239) | C$104 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $856 (C$1,077) | C$919 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (C$804) | C$695 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (C$149) | C$64 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$68) | C$39 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $306 (C$385) | C$393 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (C$129) | C$111 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (C$46) | C$61 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$40) | C$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $59 (C$74) | C$95 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (C$114) | C$87 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,000 (C$32,700) | C$23,851 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.79) | C$1.19 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$94) | C$47 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $77 (C$96) | C$85 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$11) | C$6 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.84 (C$3.57) | C$2.88 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$3.82 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.43 (C$3.05) | C$3.16 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.52 (C$1.91) | C$2.53 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$17) | C$19 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$51) | C$45 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (C$201) | C$84 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$57) | C$89 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.55 (C$4.46) | C$5.72 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.09 (C$5.15) | C$5.43 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $117 (C$147) | C$141 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.09 (C$0.11) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 (C$32) | C$34 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 560 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,717
($2,956)
in Buffalo, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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