- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Ithaca, New York
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$15 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (C$4.30) | C$5.69 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (C$1.19) | C$2.17 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (C$4.32) | C$4.84 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (C$5.35) | C$2.90 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (C$4.38) | C$4.00 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (C$1.88) | C$3.31 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (C$2.21) | C$3.07 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (C$2.59) | C$2.51 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (C$3.19) | C$2.07 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,801 (C$2,299) | C$1,576 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,219 (C$1,556) | C$1,122 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (C$161) | C$109 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,112 (C$1,419) | C$1,019 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $853 (C$1,088) | C$774 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $80 (C$102) | C$66 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$62) | C$40 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $433 (C$553) | C$377 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (C$202) | C$98 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (C$23) | C$9 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$30) | C$23 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$55) | C$59 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (C$68) | C$40 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$134) | C$93 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (C$128) | C$92 | + 38% | |
| 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 | $22,058 (C$28,151) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (C$0.85) | C$1.26 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (C$52) | C$65 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$26) | C$31 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (C$14) | C$8 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$26) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (C$127) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (C$13) | C$6 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.84 (C$3.62) | C$3.72 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (C$3.87) | C$2.83 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (C$2.47) | C$3.09 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (C$1.62) | C$2.46 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$53) | C$46 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $77 (C$98) | C$101 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (C$107) | C$87 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.69 (C$5.99) | C$5.67 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$547) | C$549 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$68) | C$35 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,606
($4,393)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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