- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Canada
- Kitchener-Waterloo
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 | C$14 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 | C$5.67 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.89 | C$2.40 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.45 | C$4.13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.75 | C$2.54 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$3.25 | C$9 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.75 | C$3.55 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$5.34 | C$3.02 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.25 | C$2.26 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 | C$15 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 | C$2.18 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.50 | C$1.87 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,640 | C$1,186 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,340 | C$982 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$119 | C$104 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,025 | C$919 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$759 | C$695 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$59 | C$64 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$40 | C$39 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$625 | C$393 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$122 | C$111 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 | C$25 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 | C$61 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$50 | C$41 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$97 | C$95 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 | C$87 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$16,500 | C$23,851 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 | C$1.19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$76 | C$47 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 | C$7 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$10 | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$35 | C$85 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 | C$6 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 | C$2.88 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 | C$3.82 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 | C$3.16 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.44 | C$2.53 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 | C$19 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 | C$45 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 | C$26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 | C$84 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$68 | C$89 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.53 | C$5.72 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.00 | C$5.43 | - 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$1,501 | C$850 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 | C$34 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,930
in Kitchener-Waterloo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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