Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$22) | C$23 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (C$13) | C$13 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (C$6) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (C$0.96) | C$2.41 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.48 (C$4.76) | C$4.70 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.63 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (C$4.70) | C$4.85 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.75 (C$2.40) | C$3.95 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.35 (C$5.95) | C$3.50 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (C$2.69) | C$2.68 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (C$3.39) | C$2.16 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,571 (C$2,150) | C$2,300 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,252 (C$1,713) | C$1,599 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (C$238) | C$120 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,129 (C$1,546) | C$1,347 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $759 (C$1,039) | C$985 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (C$165) | C$69 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (C$54) | C$60 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $285 (C$390) | C$311 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (C$203) | C$140 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$30) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$66) | C$70 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (C$52) | C$41 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (C$102) | C$105 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (C$173) | C$120 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as 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$28,570) | C$24,609 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (C$1.10) | C$1.69 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (C$61) | C$60 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 33% 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) | $5.50 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$20) | C$22 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (C$154) | C$77 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (C$4.96) | C$4.17 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (C$4.72) | C$3.11 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.49 (C$2.04) | C$3.02 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$28) | C$22 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Louisville, Kentucky | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$51) | C$61 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (C$39) | C$27 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (C$265) | C$118 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (C$119) | C$97 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$12 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.41 (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $373 (C$511) | C$647 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (C$0.38) | C$0.24 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (C$46) | C$38 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$13 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 148 prices entered by 16 different people.
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