Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 (C$4.53) | C$5.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (C$1.06) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (C$4.22) | C$4.48 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.44 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.21 (C$4.24) | C$4.24 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (C$2.09) | C$3.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (C$2.97) | C$3.41 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (C$2.70) | C$2.48 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (C$3.41) | C$1.93 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,886 (C$2,493) | C$2,136 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,264 (C$1,671) | C$1,241 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (C$156) | C$133 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,266 (C$1,674) | C$1,120 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $920 (C$1,216) | C$806 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $83 (C$110) | C$66 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (C$74) | C$54 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $431 (C$570) | C$311 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (C$209) | C$97 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$34) | C$25 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$62) | C$60 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (C$71) | C$39 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$138) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (C$140) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,765 (C$30,095) | C$22,935 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (C$0.93) | C$1.42 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (C$51) | C$67 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$14) | C$8 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$26) | C$22 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $82 (C$109) | C$77 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (C$13) | C$6 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (C$4.40) | C$3.85 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (C$4.01) | C$4.28 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.26 (C$2.99) | C$3.11 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (C$2.97) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$20 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$57) | C$52 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$33) | C$26 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (C$83) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (C$106) | C$96 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.37 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$572) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$72) | C$35 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (C$14) | C$11 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 215 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,598 ($5,747) in Ithaca, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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