- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Ithaca, New York
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (C$4.48) | C$5.67 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (C$1.09) | C$2.40 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.53 (C$4.36) | C$4.13 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (C$5.44) | C$2.54 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (C$4.08) | C$3.55 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (C$1.77) | C$3.02 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (C$1.84) | C$2.26 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$15 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (C$2.35) | C$2.18 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (C$2.94) | C$1.87 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,824 (C$2,250) | C$1,186 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,264 (C$1,560) | C$982 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (C$196) | C$104 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,163 (C$1,435) | C$919 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $875 (C$1,080) | C$695 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $77 (C$94) | C$64 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (C$62) | C$39 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $494 (C$609) | C$393 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (C$160) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$19) | C$10 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (C$43) | C$25 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$59) | C$61 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (C$46) | C$41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (C$120) | C$87 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,725 (C$26,804) | C$23,851 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (C$0.84) | C$1.19 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (C$48) | C$47 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (C$16) | C$7 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (C$103) | C$85 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (C$15) | C$6 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (C$3.39) | C$2.88 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.15 (C$2.65) | C$3.82 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.16 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.53 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 11% | |
| 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 | $46 (C$56) | C$45 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $76 (C$94) | C$84 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (C$103) | C$89 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$9) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (C$5.64) | C$5.72 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.92 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 12% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (C$69) | C$34 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,566
($3,701)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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