Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.73 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (C$0.90) | C$1.98 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (C$3.05) | C$4.48 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.67 (C$4.86) | C$3.04 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (C$4.21) | C$4.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (C$1.91) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.93 (C$2.55) | C$3.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.74 (C$2.31) | C$2.48 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (C$2.67) | C$1.93 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,842 (C$2,439) | C$2,136 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,167 (C$1,546) | C$1,241 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $116 (C$153) | C$133 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,209 (C$1,601) | C$1,120 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $753 (C$997) | C$806 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $72 (C$95) | C$66 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$73) | C$54 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $356 (C$471) | C$311 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (C$147) | C$97 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$37) | C$25 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$61) | C$60 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$105) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (C$156) | C$117 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,740 (C$27,459) | C$22,935 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (C$0.91) | C$1.42 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (C$83) | C$67 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (C$38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$16) | C$22 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $184 (C$244) | C$77 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.45 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (C$4.70) | C$3.85 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.50 (C$5.95) | C$4.28 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (C$4.02) | C$3.11 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (C$2.41) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$26) | C$20 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$51) | C$52 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (C$191) | C$117 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (C$74) | C$96 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (C$5.04) | C$5.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.14 (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (C$567) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (C$64) | C$35 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,167 ($5,413) in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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