Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 (C$3.46) | C$5.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (C$1.35) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (C$3.45) | C$4.18 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (C$4.04) | C$3.04 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.10 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (C$3.58) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (C$2.41) | C$3.76 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (C$2.95) | C$3.41 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (C$2.75) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (C$3.08) | C$1.93 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,429 (C$1,810) | C$2,136 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $927 (C$1,174) | C$1,241 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (C$169) | C$133 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $984 (C$1,246) | C$1,120 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $731 (C$926) | C$806 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (C$152) | C$66 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$67) | C$54 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (C$408) | C$311 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$126) | C$97 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$60) | C$60 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $66 (C$84) | C$39 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$116) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,645 (C$26,145) | C$22,935 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.77) | C$1.39 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$42) | C$67 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (C$120) | C$77 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (C$4.68) | C$3.85 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$4.28 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 (C$4.06) | C$3.11 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (C$2.40) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$49) | C$52 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (C$114) | C$117 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (C$85) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.33 (C$5.49) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$543) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (C$0.42) | C$0.83 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (C$60) | C$35 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.21 (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,630 ($4,446) in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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