Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.10 (C$4.12) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (C$1.62) | C$2.38 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (C$4.00) | C$4.08 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (C$4.72) | C$2.62 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.73 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (C$5.15) | C$3.73 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.73 (C$4.95) | C$2.90 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (C$3.09) | C$2.89 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (C$26) | C$16 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (C$2.65) | C$2.31 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (C$2.85) | C$1.76 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,306 (C$1,733) | C$1,186 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $944 (C$1,253) | C$982 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (C$161) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (C$1,245) | C$919 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $696 (C$924) | C$695 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (C$145) | C$64 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$73) | C$39 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (C$426) | C$392 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$119) | C$111 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (C$38) | C$26 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$64) | C$61 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $72 (C$96) | C$41 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$121) | C$95 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (C$104) | C$87 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,798 (C$26,275) | C$22,684 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (C$0.89) | C$1.19 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (C$44) | C$47 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $89 (C$118) | C$85 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 (C$3.22) | C$3.90 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (C$3.55) | C$3.21 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (C$2.57) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$60) | C$43 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$26) | C$27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (C$120) | C$84 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$89) | C$93 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (C$5.56) | C$5.57 | - 0% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $126 (C$167) | C$141 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (C$0.44) | C$2.00 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (C$58) | C$34 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,711
($2,796)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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