Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.29 (C$4.22) | C$5.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (C$0.90) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.67 (C$3.42) | C$4.18 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.75 (C$4.82) | C$3.17 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.84 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (C$4.24) | C$4.24 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (C$2.15) | C$3.76 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.23 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (C$2.51) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.37 (C$3.05) | C$1.93 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,205 (C$1,548) | C$2,136 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $834 (C$1,071) | C$1,241 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (C$218) | C$124 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $988 (C$1,269) | C$1,120 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $743 (C$954) | C$805 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (C$182) | C$66 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$55) | C$54 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (C$412) | C$311 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (C$175) | C$97 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$25) | C$25 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$56) | C$60 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$51) | C$39 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$102) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (C$157) | C$117 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,880 (C$26,815) | C$22,942 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (C$1.07) | C$1.40 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (C$61) | C$67 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$24) | C$22 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (C$139) | C$77 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (C$3.97) | C$3.85 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.77 (C$6) | C$4.33 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (C$4.26) | C$3.16 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (C$1.92) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$47) | C$51 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$27 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (C$129) | C$135 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (C$113) | C$96 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$20) | C$10 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.10 (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (C$548) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (C$0.36) | C$0.83 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (C$45) | C$37 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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