- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Columbus, Ohio
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.23 (C$4.28) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (C$0.91) | C$2.38 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (C$2.89) | C$4.08 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (C$4.14) | C$2.62 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.57 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (C$4.39) | C$3.73 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (C$1.87) | C$2.90 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (C$2.15) | C$2.89 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (C$2.07) | C$2.31 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (C$2.44) | C$1.76 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (C$2,255) | C$1,186 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (C$1,598) | C$982 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (C$251) | C$117 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (C$1,394) | C$919 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (C$1,039) | C$695 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (C$139) | C$64 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$58) | C$39 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (C$490) | C$392 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 (C$143) | C$111 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$53) | C$61 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (C$43) | C$41 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (C$117) | C$95 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (C$133) | C$87 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (C$26,528) | C$22,684 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (C$0.78) | C$1.19 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$80) | C$47 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (C$104) | C$85 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (C$3.97) | C$3.90 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.40 (C$4.50) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.09 (C$2.77) | C$3.21 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.03 (C$1.37) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$52) | C$43 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$27) | C$27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (C$163) | C$84 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (C$97) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (C$4.13) | C$5.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (C$3.65) | C$5.57 | - 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (C$198) | C$141 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (C$0.36) | C$2.00 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (C$65) | C$34 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 722 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,516
($2,651)
in Columbus, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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