Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 31% more expensive 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$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.84 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (C$1.32) | C$2.17 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (C$2.54) | C$4.84 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (C$10) | C$2.90 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (C$5.68) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.51 (C$7) | C$4.00 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6 (C$8) | C$3.31 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (C$3.87) | C$3.07 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (C$2.26) | C$2.51 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.35 (C$3.03) | C$2.07 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,350 (C$1,740) | C$1,576 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,533 (C$1,976) | C$1,122 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $343 (C$442) | C$109 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $738 (C$950) | C$1,019 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $793 (C$1,021) | C$774 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $172 (C$221) | C$66 | + 233% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$71) | C$40 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $330 (C$426) | C$377 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$135) | C$98 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$23) | C$23 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (C$43) | C$59 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (C$39) | C$40 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $55 (C$71) | C$93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (C$90) | C$92 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,808 (C$28,106) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.95) | C$1.27 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$96) | C$65 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$28) | C$31 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.00 (C$5.16) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (C$149) | C$96 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (C$4.39) | C$3.72 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.53 (C$4.55) | C$2.83 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (C$3.68) | C$3.09 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (C$2.59) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$52) | C$46 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $191 (C$247) | C$101 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$58) | C$87 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.25 (C$4.19) | C$5.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.25 (C$4.19) | C$5.67 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$552) | C$549 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (C$64) | C$35 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 545 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,549
($4,305)
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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