Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Edmonton | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 | C$23 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 | C$13 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 | C$6 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.53 | C$2.41 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.69 | C$4.70 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.04 | C$3.95 | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$16 | C$11 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.70 | C$4.85 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.25 | C$3.95 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.20 | C$3.50 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 | C$20 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.95 | C$2.68 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.70 | C$2.16 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Edmonton | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,990 | C$2,300 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,773 | C$1,599 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$309 | C$120 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,529 | C$1,347 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,037 | C$985 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$191 | C$69 | + 179% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$66 | C$60 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$413 | C$311 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 | C$140 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$16 | C$10 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 | C$26 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Edmonton | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$59 | C$70 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 | C$41 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$127 | C$105 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$165 | C$120 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Edmonton | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,370 | C$24,609 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.38 | C$1.69 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 | C$60 | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$45 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Edmonton | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 | C$8 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 | C$22 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 | C$77 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 | C$6 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 | C$4.17 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 | C$4.59 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.25 | C$3.11 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.42 | C$3.02 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 | C$22 | + 27% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Edmonton | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 | C$61 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 | C$27 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$178 | C$118 | + 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$110 | C$97 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 | C$12 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.69 | C$4.71 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 | C$7 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 | C$647 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 | C$0.24 | + 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 | C$38 | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 | C$13 | + 47% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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