Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (C$4.26) | C$5.78 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.28) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (C$2.78) | C$4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.29 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (C$4.08) | C$4.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (C$2.05) | C$3.76 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.55 (C$4.52) | C$3.41 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (C$2.33) | C$2.48 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (C$2.04) | C$1.93 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,601 (C$2,040) | C$2,136 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,047 (C$1,334) | C$1,241 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (C$256) | C$133 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,137 (C$1,449) | C$1,120 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $746 (C$950) | C$806 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (C$175) | C$66 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (C$85) | C$54 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (C$415) | C$311 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (C$130) | C$97 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$23) | C$25 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (C$47) | C$60 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (C$85) | C$98 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,914 (C$26,648) | C$22,935 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (C$0.91) | C$1.39 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (C$65) | C$67 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $51 (C$65) | C$22 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (C$115) | C$77 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (C$3.79) | C$3.85 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.46 (C$4.41) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (C$3.38) | C$3.11 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (C$2.03) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$20 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$58) | C$52 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$30) | C$26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (C$209) | C$117 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.35 (C$5.54) | C$5.42 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.95 (C$5.04) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (C$544) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (C$0.89) | C$0.83 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (C$50) | C$35 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,257 ($5,696) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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