- Cost of Living
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- Ithaca, New York
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$15) | C$14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.49 (C$4.70) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (C$1.18) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.40 (C$4.57) | C$4.08 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.24 (C$5.70) | C$2.62 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (C$4.64) | C$3.73 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (C$1.72) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.53 (C$2.06) | C$2.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (C$2.41) | C$2.31 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (C$3.33) | C$1.76 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,954 (C$2,628) | C$1,145 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,249 (C$1,680) | C$990 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (C$212) | C$117 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,226 (C$1,648) | C$919 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $850 (C$1,143) | C$695 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $76 (C$102) | C$64 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$69) | C$39 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $489 (C$658) | C$392 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (C$174) | C$111 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$20) | C$10 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (C$47) | C$26 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$62) | C$61 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (C$125) | C$95 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (C$133) | C$87 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,278 (C$27,269) | C$22,684 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.98) | C$1.19 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (C$47) | C$47 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (C$18) | C$8 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (C$112) | C$85 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (C$16) | C$7 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (C$3.70) | C$3.90 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.15 (C$2.89) | C$3.90 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.21 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$25) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$64) | C$43 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$29) | C$27 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (C$93) | C$84 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $86 (C$115) | C$93 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.29 (C$5.78) | C$5.44 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.68 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $120 (C$162) | C$34 | + 376% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,208
($3,873)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,750
in Abbotsford.
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