- 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 | + 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$16) | C$15 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.22 (C$4.28) | C$5.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (C$1.18) | C$2.05 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.43 (C$4.56) | C$4.81 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.34 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (C$4.39) | C$4.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (C$2.05) | C$3.34 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (C$2.30) | C$3.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$16 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (C$2.79) | C$2.41 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (C$3.22) | C$2.01 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,858 (C$2,470) | C$1,651 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,253 (C$1,666) | C$1,142 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (C$168) | C$102 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,112 (C$1,479) | C$1,038 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $870 (C$1,157) | C$779 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $77 (C$103) | C$66 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$64) | C$39 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $401 (C$534) | C$351 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (C$210) | C$86 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (C$24) | C$9 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$32) | C$22 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$63) | C$59 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (C$71) | C$40 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (C$131) | C$93 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (C$141) | C$92 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,923 (C$30,472) | C$22,749 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (C$0.90) | C$1.27 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$45) | C$67 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$25) | C$31 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (C$14) | C$8 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$27) | C$20 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (C$110) | C$82 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (C$13) | C$6 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (C$4.75) | C$3.72 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (C$4.03) | C$2.83 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (C$2.58) | C$3.09 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (C$1.69) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$26) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$58) | C$46 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (C$84) | C$101 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (C$110) | C$85 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.93 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (C$575) | C$549 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$72) | C$35 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (C$14) | C$11 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 432 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,643
($4,245)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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