- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Canada
- Canberra
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canberra, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canberra (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (C$18) | C$15 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (C$5.35) | C$5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.66 (C$1.61) | C$2.17 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.10 (C$4.96) | C$4.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.19 (C$4.07) | C$2.90 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$4.38 (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.86 (C$3.75) | C$4.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (C$3.32) | C$3.31 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.88 (C$4.74) | C$3.07 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$17) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.11 (C$3.02) | C$2.51 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.61 (C$3.51) | C$2.07 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,905 (C$2,823) | C$1,576 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,335 (C$2,269) | C$1,122 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$184 (C$179) | C$109 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,850 (C$1,798) | C$1,019 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (C$1,401) | C$774 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$92 (C$89) | C$66 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (C$67) | C$40 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$695 (C$676) | C$377 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$332 (C$322) | C$98 | + 227% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (C$30) | C$23 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (C$97) | C$59 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 (C$64) | C$40 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$135 (C$132) | C$93 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (C$128) | C$92 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,500 (C$25,757) | C$22,749 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (C$1.27) | C$1.27 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 (C$97) | C$65 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (C$23) | C$31 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$84 (C$81) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.61 (C$5.46) | C$3.72 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.92 (C$3.81) | C$3.09 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.65 (C$3.55) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$32 (C$31) | C$19 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (C$49) | C$46 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$193 (C$188) | C$101 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 (C$71) | C$87 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$18) | C$9 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.89 (C$3.78) | C$5.53 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6.00 (C$5.83) | C$5.67 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$678 (C$659) | C$549 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.15 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$65 (C$63) | C$35 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (C$24) | C$10 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 661 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Canberra (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,829
(AU$5,997)
in Canberra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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