Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.64 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (C$1.06) | C$2.05 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (C$4.00) | C$4.81 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.27 (C$5.64) | C$2.90 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.94 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (C$4.53) | C$4.00 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (C$2.08) | C$3.34 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.19 (C$4.21) | C$3.36 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 (C$2.15) | C$2.41 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (C$2.78) | C$2.01 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,372 (C$1,811) | C$1,651 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $944 (C$1,246) | C$1,142 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (C$314) | C$102 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $871 (C$1,149) | C$1,038 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $707 (C$933) | C$779 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $130 (C$172) | C$66 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$60) | C$39 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $315 (C$416) | C$351 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 (C$143) | C$86 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$20) | C$22 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$58) | C$59 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (C$66) | C$40 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (C$109) | C$93 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (C$156) | C$92 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,687 (C$31,266) | C$22,749 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (C$0.92) | C$1.27 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $53 (C$70) | C$67 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | C$31 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (C$162) | C$96 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (C$3.79) | C$3.72 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (C$5.97) | C$2.83 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (C$4.36) | C$3.09 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$55) | C$46 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $112 (C$147) | C$101 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (C$96) | C$85 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.49 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.11 (C$5.42) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (C$561) | C$549 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (C$0.41) | C$1.04 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (C$56) | C$35 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.74 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,044
($3,822)
in Louisville, Kentucky
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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