Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, Michigan (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $15 (C$18) | C$20 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (C$10) | C$10 | 0% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.84 (C$3.55) | C$5.78 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.67 (C$0.83) | C$1.98 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.06 (C$2.58) | C$4.18 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.32 (C$5.41) | C$3.04 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.44 (C$5.55) | C$10 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.64 (C$4.56) | C$4.24 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.09 (C$2.61) | C$3.76 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.85 (C$3.57) | C$3.41 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $13 (C$16) | C$19 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.96 (C$2.45) | C$2.48 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.20 (C$2.76) | C$1.93 | 43% |
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Detroit, Michigan (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,076 (C$2,598) | C$2,136 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,305 (C$1,633) | C$1,241 | 32% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $222 (C$277) | C$133 | 108% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,405 (C$1,757) | C$1,120 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $910 (C$1,138) | C$806 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $127 (C$159) | C$66 | 139% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $44 (C$55) | C$54 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $304 (C$381) | C$311 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $147 (C$184) | C$97 | 91% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (C$14) | C$10 | 40% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $20 (C$25) | C$25 | 1% |
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Detroit, Michigan (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $45 (C$56) | C$60 | 7% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $32 (C$40) | C$39 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $79 (C$99) | C$98 | 2% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $94 (C$117) | C$117 | 0% |
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Detroit, Michigan (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,975 (C$28,744) | C$22,942 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.62 (C$0.78) | C$1.39 | 44% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $57 (C$71) | C$67 | 6% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $14 (C$17) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Detroit, Michigan (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $8 (C$11) | C$8 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $15 (C$19) | C$22 | 13% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $86 (C$107) | C$77 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$6 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.52 (C$4.40) | C$3.85 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.32 (C$5.40) | C$4.28 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.25 (C$4.06) | C$3.11 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.72 (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $19 (C$24) | C$20 | 18% |
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Detroit, Michigan (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $47 (C$58) | C$52 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 (C$30) | C$26 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $210 (C$262) | C$117 | 123% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $65 (C$81) | C$96 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $10 (C$13) | C$9 | 40% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.79 (C$5.99) | C$5.42 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.26 (C$7) | C$7 | 1% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $428 (C$536) | C$647 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.22 (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $27 (C$34) | C$35 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 (C$10) | C$11 | 7% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,280 ($5,020) in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Abbotsford.