Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (C$4.16) | C$5.67 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (C$1.41) | C$2.31 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (C$4.20) | C$4.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.22 (C$4.04) | C$2.54 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (C$4.27) | C$3.55 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (C$3.07) | C$3.02 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (C$2.92) | C$2.26 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (C$24) | C$15 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (C$2.78) | C$2.18 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (C$3.09) | C$1.87 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,330 (C$1,667) | C$1,209 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $884 (C$1,108) | C$1,030 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (C$148) | C$104 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (C$1,175) | C$919 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $696 (C$872) | C$695 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (C$136) | C$64 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$69) | C$39 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (C$428) | C$393 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$113) | C$111 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (C$36) | C$25 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$53) | C$58 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (C$83) | C$41 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$107) | C$96 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (C$89) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,798 (C$24,811) | C$23,851 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (C$0.84) | C$1.19 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (C$46) | C$47 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (C$125) | C$80 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (C$4.38) | C$2.88 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (C$3.35) | C$3.16 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (C$2.43) | C$2.53 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$48) | C$45 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (C$113) | C$84 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$84) | C$89 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (C$5.25) | C$5.43 | - 3% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (C$0.42) | C$1.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (C$55) | C$34 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 172 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,650
($2,912)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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