Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (C$4.87) | C$5.78 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (C$1.01) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.10 (C$3.96) | C$4.18 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.33 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 (C$3.98) | C$4.24 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (C$1.98) | C$3.76 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (C$2.75) | C$3.41 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (C$2.60) | C$2.48 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (C$3.32) | C$1.93 | + 72% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,886 (C$2,403) | C$2,136 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,217 (C$1,551) | C$1,241 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (C$150) | C$133 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,379 (C$1,757) | C$1,120 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $949 (C$1,209) | C$806 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $83 (C$106) | C$66 | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (C$71) | C$54 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | $400 (C$510) | C$311 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (C$288) | C$97 | + 198% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$32) | C$25 | + 28% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$64) | C$60 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (C$66) | C$39 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (C$130) | C$98 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (C$135) | C$117 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,765 (C$29,007) | C$22,935 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (C$0.87) | C$1.39 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$24) | - | - | |
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) | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$25) | C$22 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $82 (C$105) | C$77 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (C$4.42) | C$3.85 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.35 (C$5.55) | C$4.28 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (C$3.01) | C$3.11 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (C$2.48) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$26) | C$20 | + 32% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$54) | C$52 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (C$80) | C$117 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.23 (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$551) | C$647 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$69) | C$35 | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (C$14) | C$11 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,699 ($5,258) in Ithaca, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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