Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$24) | C$23 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (C$14) | C$13 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.27 (C$7) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (C$1.14) | C$2.41 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.72 (C$5.07) | C$4.70 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (C$5.27) | C$4.85 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.28 (C$3.11) | C$3.95 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (C$4.49) | C$3.50 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $24 (C$33) | C$20 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.89 (C$3.94) | C$2.68 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (C$2.94) | C$2.16 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,622 (C$2,209) | C$2,300 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,067 (C$1,453) | C$1,599 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $210 (C$286) | C$120 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,095 (C$1,491) | C$1,347 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $758 (C$1,033) | C$985 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (C$135) | C$69 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$57) | C$60 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $328 (C$446) | C$311 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (C$160) | C$140 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$64) | C$70 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (C$55) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (C$120) | C$105 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (C$164) | C$120 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,757 (C$35,081) | C$24,609 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (C$1.25) | C$1.69 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (C$130) | C$60 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (C$101) | C$77 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (C$4.86) | C$4.17 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.21 (C$5.73) | C$4.59 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (C$3.52) | C$3.11 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.23 (C$1.67) | C$3.02 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$24) | C$22 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cleveland, Ohio (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cleveland, Ohio | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$66) | C$61 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$32) | C$27 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $256 (C$348) | C$118 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (C$134) | C$97 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$12 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $422 (C$575) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (C$0.41) | C$0.24 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (C$82) | C$38 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$13 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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