Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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) | ||
| $8 (C$10) | C$10 | 0% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.97 (C$5.02) | C$5.78 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.88 (C$1.11) | C$1.98 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.29 (C$2.89) | C$4.18 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.66 (C$4.63) | C$3.04 | 52% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.79 (C$6) | C$10 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.43 (C$4.34) | C$4.24 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.66 (C$2.09) | C$3.76 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.67 (C$4.64) | C$3.41 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (C$19) | C$19 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.88 (C$2.37) | C$2.48 | 4% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.11 (C$2.67) | C$1.93 | 38% |
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,633 (C$2,062) | C$2,136 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,111 (C$1,403) | C$1,241 | 13% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $246 (C$310) | C$133 | 133% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,568 (C$1,981) | C$1,120 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $648 (C$819) | C$806 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $158 (C$199) | C$66 | 201% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $39 (C$49) | C$54 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $257 (C$325) | C$311 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $168 (C$212) | C$97 | 119% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $9 (C$12) | C$10 | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $18 (C$22) | C$25 | 12% |
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $47 (C$60) | C$60 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $45 (C$56) | C$39 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $86 (C$108) | C$98 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $99 (C$125) | C$117 | 7% |
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,909 (C$30,193) | C$22,942 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.60 (C$0.76) | C$1.39 | 45% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $52 (C$66) | C$67 | 1% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $15 (C$19) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (C$8) | C$8 | 0% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $12 (C$15) | C$22 | 33% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $111 (C$141) | C$77 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.28 (C$7) | C$6 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $2.87 (C$3.62) | C$3.85 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.62 (C$5.83) | C$4.28 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.55 (C$4.49) | C$3.11 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.00 (C$2.52) | C$2.46 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $20 (C$26) | C$20 | 30% |
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $36 (C$45) | C$52 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $22 (C$28) | C$26 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $164 (C$208) | C$117 | 77% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $64 (C$80) | C$96 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $10 (C$13) | C$9 | 38% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.64 (C$7) | C$5.42 | 32% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.46 (C$7) | C$7 | 4% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $430 (C$544) | C$647 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.16 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | 76% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $45 (C$57) | C$35 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $5.66 (C$7) | C$11 | 35% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,411 ($5,077) in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.