Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$15) | C$14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.49 (C$5.96) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (C$0.99) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (C$3.36) | C$4.08 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.04 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (C$3.80) | C$3.73 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.21 (C$1.60) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.52) | C$2.89 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.09 (C$2.77) | C$2.31 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.37 (C$3.15) | C$1.76 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,877 (C$2,492) | C$1,186 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,424 (C$1,889) | C$982 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (C$126) | C$117 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,027 (C$1,362) | C$919 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $793 (C$1,052) | C$695 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $68 (C$91) | C$64 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$62) | C$39 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $380 (C$504) | C$392 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$133) | C$111 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$32) | C$26 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$57) | C$61 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (C$41) | C$41 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (C$97) | C$95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (C$113) | C$87 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (C$26,544) | C$22,684 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (C$0.76) | C$1.19 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (C$76) | C$47 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (C$40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$20) | C$20 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $172 (C$228) | C$85 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.30 (C$7) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (C$4.66) | C$3.90 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (C$5.94) | C$3.90 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.20 (C$4.25) | C$3.21 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (C$2.86) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (C$44) | C$43 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$27) | C$27 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (C$151) | C$84 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$60) | C$93 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.42 (C$4.54) | C$5.44 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.81 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $138 (C$184) | C$141 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.16) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$59) | C$34 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,653
($2,752)
in Madison, Wisconsin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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