Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madison, Wisconsin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.46 (C$5.71) | C$5.78 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (C$1.42) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (C$3.01) | C$4.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.45 (C$4.42) | C$3.17 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (C$4.28) | C$4.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (C$2.64) | C$3.76 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.19 (C$2.80) | C$3.41 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.85 (C$2.36) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 (C$1.80) | C$1.93 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madison, Wisconsin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,714 (C$2,193) | C$2,136 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,339 (C$1,713) | C$1,233 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (C$166) | C$124 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,178 (C$1,507) | C$1,120 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $836 (C$1,069) | C$805 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $75 (C$96) | C$66 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$65) | C$54 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 (C$336) | C$311 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (C$163) | C$97 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$34) | C$25 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madison, Wisconsin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$58) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (C$124) | C$98 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madison, Wisconsin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,868 (C$27,979) | C$22,942 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (C$1.06) | C$1.40 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (C$84) | C$67 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madison, Wisconsin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (C$203) | C$77 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.46 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (C$3.76) | C$3.85 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.15 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (C$3.61) | C$3.16 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (C$2.18) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (C$35) | C$20 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madison, Wisconsin | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$47) | C$51 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$27) | C$27 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (C$249) | C$135 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (C$102) | C$96 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.28 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (C$548) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (C$55) | C$37 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$11) | C$11 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 162 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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