Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.84 (C$6) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (C$1.21) | C$2.38 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (C$2.61) | C$4.08 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (C$11) | C$2.62 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 (C$5.85) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.51 (C$7) | C$3.73 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6 (C$8) | C$2.90 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (C$3.98) | C$2.89 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (C$2.36) | C$2.31 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.35 (C$3.12) | C$1.76 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,350 (C$1,791) | C$1,186 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,533 (C$2,034) | C$982 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $343 (C$455) | C$117 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $738 (C$978) | C$919 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $793 (C$1,051) | C$695 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $172 (C$228) | C$64 | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$73) | C$39 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (C$459) | C$392 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$113) | C$111 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$24) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (C$44) | C$61 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (C$40) | C$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $55 (C$73) | C$95 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (C$93) | C$87 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,749 (C$30,174) | C$22,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.98) | C$1.19 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$99) | C$47 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (C$167) | C$85 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (C$4.23) | C$3.90 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (C$5.29) | C$3.90 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (C$4.45) | C$3.21 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (C$2.61) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$52) | C$43 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (C$22) | C$27 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $178 (C$237) | C$84 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$60) | C$93 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.25 (C$4.31) | C$5.44 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.25 (C$4.31) | C$5.57 | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (C$198) | C$141 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (C$66) | C$34 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,109
($3,852)
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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