Cost of living in Canberra, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canberra (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$5.63) | C$5.84 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.46 (C$1.28) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.74 (C$5.02) | C$4.48 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.42 (C$3.87) | C$3.04 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.33 (C$4.67) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.45 (C$3.90) | C$4.24 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (C$2.74) | C$3.76 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.80 (C$4.20) | C$3.41 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.68 (C$2.35) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.30 (C$2.01) | C$1.93 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,618 (C$2,292) | C$2,136 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,005 (C$1,755) | C$1,241 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$237 (C$208) | C$133 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,119 (C$1,855) | C$1,120 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,643 (C$1,439) | C$806 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$132 (C$115) | C$66 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$53 (C$46) | C$54 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$536 (C$469) | C$311 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$289 (C$253) | C$97 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (C$28) | C$25 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (C$78) | C$60 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$91 (C$80) | C$39 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (C$138) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,622 (C$22,428) | C$22,935 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.50 (C$1.31) | C$1.42 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$135 (C$118) | C$67 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$85 (C$74) | C$77 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (C$5.63) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.45 (C$4.77) | C$3.85 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (C$5.38) | C$4.28 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.39 (C$2.96) | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.40 (C$2.97) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (C$25) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 (C$46) | C$52 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (C$30) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$167 (C$146) | C$117 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (C$101) | C$96 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (C$15) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.55 (C$3.98) | C$5.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$611 (C$535) | C$647 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.53 (C$0.46) | C$0.83 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$60 (C$52) | C$35 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (C$28) | C$11 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 367 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,432 (AU$8,490) in Canberra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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