- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Canada
- Canberra
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canberra, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canberra (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (C$19) | C$14 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (C$5.45) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.66 (C$1.64) | C$2.40 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.10 (C$5.05) | C$4.13 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.19 (C$4.15) | C$2.54 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$4.38 (C$4.34) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.86 (C$3.82) | C$3.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (C$3.39) | C$3.02 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.88 (C$4.83) | C$2.26 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$18) | C$15 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.54 (C$3.51) | C$2.18 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.61 (C$3.57) | C$1.87 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Canberra (Australia) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,905 (C$2,876) | C$1,186 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,335 (C$2,312) | C$982 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$184 (C$182) | C$104 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,850 (C$1,832) | C$919 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (C$1,428) | C$695 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$92 (C$91) | C$64 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (C$68) | C$39 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$750 (C$743) | C$393 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$332 (C$328) | C$111 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (C$31) | C$25 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Canberra (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (C$99) | C$61 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 (C$66) | C$41 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$135 (C$134) | C$95 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (C$131) | C$87 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Canberra (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,500 (C$26,242) | C$23,851 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.31 (C$1.30) | C$1.19 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 (C$99) | C$47 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Canberra (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$9) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$79 (C$78) | C$85 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.53 (C$5.48) | C$2.88 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.97 (C$3.94) | C$3.16 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.35 (C$3.32) | C$2.53 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (C$28) | C$19 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Canberra (Australia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (C$50) | C$45 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (C$30) | C$26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$204 (C$202) | C$84 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$73 (C$72) | C$89 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (C$17) | C$9 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.89 (C$3.85) | C$5.72 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6.00 (C$5.94) | C$5.43 | + 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | AU$849 (C$840) | C$850 | - 1% | |
| 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$64) | C$34 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (C$25) | C$10 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 425 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Canberra (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,806
(AU$4,853)
in Canberra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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