Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 1% cheaper 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 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (C$1.05) | C$2.17 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (C$3.26) | C$4.84 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.28 (C$5.51) | C$2.90 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.61 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (C$3.65) | C$4.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (C$1.65) | C$3.31 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.45) | C$3.07 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (C$2.42) | C$2.51 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (C$2.93) | C$2.07 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,877 (C$2,418) | C$1,576 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,424 (C$1,833) | C$1,122 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $119 (C$154) | C$109 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,027 (C$1,322) | C$1,019 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $793 (C$1,021) | C$774 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (C$81) | C$66 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$60) | C$40 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $372 (C$479) | C$377 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$150) | C$98 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$35) | C$23 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$56) | C$59 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (C$40) | C$40 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (C$94) | C$93 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (C$110) | C$92 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (C$25,756) | C$22,749 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.81) | C$1.27 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (C$73) | C$65 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (C$39) | C$31 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (C$225) | C$96 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.45 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (C$4.56) | C$3.72 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.71 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.86 (C$3.69) | C$3.09 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$26) | C$19 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$51) | C$46 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (C$161) | C$101 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$58) | C$87 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.42 (C$4.40) | C$5.53 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.40 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$552) | C$549 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$57) | C$35 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 454 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,952
($3,845)
in Madison, Wisconsin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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