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- Columbus, Ohio
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.53 (C$4.52) | C$5.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (C$0.92) | C$2.17 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (C$2.79) | C$4.84 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 (C$4.78) | C$2.90 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (C$3.68) | C$4.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (C$1.93) | C$3.31 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (C$2.08) | C$3.07 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (C$2.37) | C$2.51 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.23 (C$2.86) | C$2.07 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (C$2,179) | C$1,576 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (C$1,544) | C$1,122 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (C$289) | C$109 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (C$1,347) | C$1,019 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (C$1,004) | C$774 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (C$160) | C$66 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$58) | C$40 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (C$450) | C$377 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (C$157) | C$98 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$13) | C$9 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (C$15) | C$23 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$51) | C$59 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (C$42) | C$40 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$110) | C$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (C$132) | C$92 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (C$25,634) | C$22,749 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (C$0.82) | C$1.27 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$77) | C$65 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$18) | C$31 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.81 (C$7) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (C$108) | C$96 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.34 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.85 (C$3.65) | C$3.72 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.08 (C$3.94) | C$2.83 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.29 (C$2.94) | C$3.09 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.18 (C$1.51) | C$2.46 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (C$44) | C$46 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (C$117) | C$101 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (C$63) | C$87 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (C$3.99) | C$5.53 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (C$3.52) | C$5.67 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (C$555) | C$549 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (C$0.35) | C$1.04 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (C$62) | C$35 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,108 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,699
($3,666)
in Columbus, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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