- 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 | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$14 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.06 (C$5.35) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (C$0.88) | C$2.38 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (C$3.32) | C$4.08 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.97 (C$7) | C$2.62 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (C$3.77) | C$3.73 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (C$1.75) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.31 (C$3.04) | C$2.89 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (C$2.30) | C$2.31 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (C$2.67) | C$1.76 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,338 (C$1,762) | C$1,186 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $932 (C$1,227) | C$982 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (C$226) | C$117 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $856 (C$1,128) | C$919 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (C$841) | C$695 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (C$140) | C$64 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$72) | C$39 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $292 (C$385) | C$392 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$117) | C$111 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (C$48) | C$61 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$42) | C$41 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $59 (C$77) | C$95 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (C$119) | C$87 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,000 (C$34,244) | C$22,684 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.83) | C$1.19 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$99) | C$47 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $77 (C$101) | C$85 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$7 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.84 (C$3.73) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$3.90 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.43 (C$3.20) | C$3.21 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.52 (C$2.00) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$53) | C$43 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (C$210) | C$84 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$59) | C$93 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.55 (C$4.68) | C$5.44 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.29 (C$5.65) | C$5.57 | + 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $117 (C$154) | C$141 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.09 (C$0.12) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 (C$34) | C$34 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,160
($3,158)
in Buffalo, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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