Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (C$4.75) | C$5.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.52 (C$0.66) | C$1.98 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (C$3.91) | C$4.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.40 (C$4.32) | C$3.04 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.33 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (C$3.81) | C$4.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (C$2.14) | C$3.76 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (C$3.56) | C$3.41 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.65 (C$2.10) | C$2.48 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (C$1.82) | C$1.93 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,477 (C$1,876) | C$2,136 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (C$1,292) | C$1,241 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (C$196) | C$133 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $900 (C$1,143) | C$1,120 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $716 (C$910) | C$806 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $84 (C$107) | C$66 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (C$55) | C$54 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $333 (C$422) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (C$142) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$25 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 7% cheaper 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) | $29 (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (C$82) | C$98 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (C$144) | C$117 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,754 (C$25,092) | C$22,935 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (C$0.65) | C$1.39 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$43) | C$67 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (C$27) | C$22 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (C$115) | C$77 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.22 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (C$3.83) | C$3.85 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.69 (C$4.68) | C$4.28 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (C$4.64) | C$3.11 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (C$2.45) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$57) | C$52 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (C$114) | C$117 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$85) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.59 (C$5.83) | C$5.42 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.14 (C$5.25) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$545) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (C$0.34) | C$0.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (C$42) | C$35 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 110 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,008 ($4,730) in Huntsville, Alabama.
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