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- Buffalo, New York
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Buffalo, New York, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (C$4.71) | C$5.69 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (C$0.85) | C$2.17 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (C$3.18) | C$4.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.52 (C$5.69) | C$2.90 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.30 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (C$3.70) | C$4.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (C$1.66) | C$3.31 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.31 (C$2.91) | C$3.07 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$14) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (C$2.40) | C$2.51 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 (C$2.34) | C$2.07 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,338 (C$1,686) | C$1,576 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $932 (C$1,174) | C$1,122 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (C$264) | C$109 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $856 (C$1,079) | C$1,019 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (C$805) | C$774 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $132 (C$167) | C$66 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$68) | C$40 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $295 (C$372) | C$377 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (C$129) | C$98 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (C$16) | C$23 | - 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$59 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$40) | C$40 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $59 (C$74) | C$93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (C$114) | C$92 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,000 (C$32,770) | C$22,749 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (C$0.83) | C$1.26 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$95) | C$65 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$25) | C$31 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (C$100) | C$96 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.05 (C$3.84) | C$3.72 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.30 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.60 (C$3.28) | C$3.09 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.46 (C$1.83) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$52) | C$46 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (C$205) | C$101 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$57) | C$87 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.55 (C$4.47) | C$5.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.07 (C$5.13) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (C$545) | C$549 | - 1% | |
| 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$35 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 446 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,380
($4,268)
in Buffalo, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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