Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$14 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.81 (C$4.86) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (C$0.91) | C$2.38 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (C$3.49) | C$4.26 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.70 (C$4.71) | C$2.62 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.66 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (C$4.11) | C$3.73 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (C$2.03) | C$2.90 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (C$3.55) | C$2.89 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (C$2.17) | C$2.31 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (C$2.25) | C$1.76 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,117 (C$1,422) | C$1,186 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $826 (C$1,051) | C$982 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (C$174) | C$117 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $793 (C$1,009) | C$919 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $577 (C$735) | C$695 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (C$117) | C$64 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (C$49) | C$39 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $348 (C$442) | C$392 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (C$123) | C$111 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$53) | C$61 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (C$49) | C$41 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (C$93) | C$95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (C$125) | C$87 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,426 (C$27,273) | C$22,684 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (C$0.77) | C$1.19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (C$66) | C$47 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $91 (C$116) | C$85 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.87 (C$7) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.05 (C$3.88) | C$3.90 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.82 (C$4.87) | C$3.90 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (C$3.28) | C$3.21 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.45 (C$1.85) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$49) | C$44 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $145 (C$184) | C$84 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (C$91) | C$90 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (C$5.94) | C$5.98 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.87 (C$4.92) | C$5.61 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $142 (C$181) | C$141 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (C$0.36) | C$2.00 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (C$52) | C$34 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.28 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,418
($2,685)
in Louisville, Kentucky.
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