Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (C$5.82) | C$5.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (C$1.02) | C$2.17 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (C$3.34) | C$4.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (C$5.19) | C$2.90 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.47 (C$4.42) | C$4.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (C$2.00) | C$3.31 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (C$4.08) | C$3.07 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (C$2.34) | C$2.51 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (C$2.21) | C$2.07 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,236 (C$1,577) | C$1,576 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $907 (C$1,157) | C$1,122 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (C$305) | C$109 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $873 (C$1,114) | C$1,019 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $722 (C$920) | C$774 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (C$163) | C$66 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$55) | C$40 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $320 (C$408) | C$377 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$117) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$19) | C$23 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$57) | C$59 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (C$64) | C$40 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$101) | C$93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (C$134) | C$92 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,687 (C$30,215) | C$22,749 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (C$0.85) | C$1.26 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (C$69) | C$65 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | C$31 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (C$22) | C$20 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (C$136) | C$96 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (C$3.73) | C$3.72 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.92 (C$4.99) | C$2.83 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (C$3.29) | C$3.09 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (C$1.80) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$48) | C$46 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $112 (C$142) | C$101 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (C$97) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (C$4.83) | C$5.67 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (C$543) | C$549 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (C$0.39) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$58) | C$35 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.61 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 612 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,521
($3,544)
in Louisville, Kentucky
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,300
in Abbotsford.
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