Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$14 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.77 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (C$0.98) | C$2.38 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (C$3.19) | C$4.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (C$3.62) | C$3.73 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.21 (C$1.52) | C$2.90 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.40) | C$2.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (C$2.52) | C$2.31 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.37 (C$3.00) | C$1.76 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,877 (C$2,370) | C$1,186 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,424 (C$1,797) | C$982 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (C$120) | C$117 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,027 (C$1,296) | C$919 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $793 (C$1,001) | C$695 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $68 (C$86) | C$64 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$59) | C$39 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $380 (C$479) | C$392 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$126) | C$111 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$16) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$55) | C$61 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (C$39) | C$41 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (C$92) | C$95 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (C$108) | C$87 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (C$25,250) | C$22,684 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (C$0.72) | C$1.19 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (C$72) | C$47 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (C$38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $172 (C$217) | C$85 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.30 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (C$4.43) | C$3.90 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (C$5.65) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.20 (C$4.04) | C$3.21 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (C$2.72) | C$2.46 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$23) | C$19 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (C$44) | C$44 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (C$143) | C$84 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$57) | C$90 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.42 (C$4.32) | C$5.98 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.84 (C$6) | C$5.61 | + 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $138 (C$175) | C$141 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.15) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$56) | C$34 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 359 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,617
($2,865)
in Madison, Wisconsin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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