Cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.73 (C$4.72) | C$5.78 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (C$1.34) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.75 (C$4.74) | C$4.18 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (C$5.23) | C$3.04 | + 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.04 (C$5.12) | C$4.24 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.54 (C$4.49) | C$3.76 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $10 (C$13) | C$3.41 | + 267% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (C$3.77) | C$2.48 | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (C$2.50) | C$1.93 | + 29% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,277 (C$1,617) | C$2,136 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,148 (C$1,454) | C$1,241 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $232 (C$294) | C$133 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,026 (C$1,299) | C$1,120 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $919 (C$1,164) | C$806 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (C$132) | C$66 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (C$124) | C$54 | + 129% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (C$371) | C$311 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$112) | C$97 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $21 (C$26) | C$10 | + 157% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (C$13) | C$25 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $36 (C$45) | C$60 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$63) | C$39 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$127) | C$98 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,538 (C$20,944) | C$22,935 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (C$1.12) | C$1.39 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (C$44) | C$67 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (C$29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $40 (C$51) | C$22 | + 133% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (C$165) | C$77 | + 114% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (C$3.89) | C$3.85 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.50 (C$5.70) | C$4.28 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.02 (C$5.09) | C$3.11 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.14 (C$3.98) | C$2.46 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$61) | C$52 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $75 (C$95) | C$117 | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (C$83) | C$96 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.32 (C$5.47) | C$5.42 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.44 (C$5.62) | C$7 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (C$63) | C$35 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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