- Cost of Living
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- Cairns
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$26 (C$26) | C$14 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.66 (C$5.67) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.14 (C$1.14) | C$2.38 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.17 (C$5.18) | C$4.26 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.27 (C$4.27) | C$3.73 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.53 (C$3.53) | C$2.90 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.63 (C$3.64) | C$2.89 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (C$19) | C$16 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.44 (C$3.44) | C$2.31 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (C$1.94) | C$1.76 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,677 (C$1,679) | C$1,186 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,313 (C$1,314) | C$982 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$330 (C$331) | C$117 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,335 (C$1,337) | C$919 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$980 (C$981) | C$695 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 (C$188) | C$64 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (C$61) | C$39 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$820 (C$821) | C$392 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$126 (C$127) | C$111 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (C$28) | C$26 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (C$89) | C$61 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$38 (C$38) | C$41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$118 (C$118) | C$95 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$99 (C$99) | C$87 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,800 (C$27,830) | C$22,684 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (C$1.49) | C$1.19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$101 (C$101) | C$47 | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (C$13) | C$8 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.23 (C$4.24) | C$3.90 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.45 (C$4.46) | C$3.90 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.37 (C$2.38) | C$3.21 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.27 (C$3.27) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (C$24) | C$19 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (C$53) | C$44 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (C$35) | C$26 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$93 (C$93) | C$84 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (C$115) | C$90 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (C$14) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.39 (C$4.40) | C$5.98 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$5.61 | + 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$179 (C$179) | C$141 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (C$1.00) | C$2.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$45 (C$45) | C$34 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$17 (C$17) | C$10 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,339
(AU$4,334)
in Cairns
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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