Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.84 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (C$1.23) | C$2.40 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (C$2.48) | C$4.13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (C$10) | C$2.54 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (C$5.54) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.51 (C$7) | C$3.55 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6 (C$8) | C$3.02 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (C$3.77) | C$2.26 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (C$2.22) | C$2.18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.35 (C$2.95) | C$1.87 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,350 (C$1,696) | C$1,186 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,533 (C$1,927) | C$982 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $343 (C$431) | C$104 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $738 (C$927) | C$919 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $793 (C$996) | C$695 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $172 (C$216) | C$64 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$69) | C$39 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (C$435) | C$393 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$104) | C$111 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$22) | C$25 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (C$41) | C$61 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (C$38) | C$41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $55 (C$69) | C$95 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (C$88) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,226 (C$27,929) | C$23,851 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.93) | C$1.19 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$94) | C$47 | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (C$159) | C$85 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (C$4.01) | C$2.88 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.69 (C$4.63) | C$3.82 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.80 (C$3.52) | C$3.16 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (C$2.33) | C$2.53 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$50) | C$45 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (C$21) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $191 (C$240) | C$84 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$57) | C$89 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.25 (C$4.08) | C$5.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.25 (C$4.08) | C$5.43 | - 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $148 (C$185) | C$141 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (C$63) | C$34 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,768
($3,794)
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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