Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.06 (C$5.18) | C$5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (C$1.04) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.89 (C$2.41) | C$4.18 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.96 (C$5.04) | C$3.04 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (C$4.07) | C$4.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (C$1.86) | C$3.76 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (C$2.82) | C$3.41 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.76 (C$2.25) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (C$2.62) | C$1.93 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,695 (C$2,160) | C$2,136 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,247 (C$1,589) | C$1,241 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (C$134) | C$133 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,216 (C$1,550) | C$1,120 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $769 (C$980) | C$806 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (C$89) | C$66 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$62) | C$54 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (C$350) | C$311 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$134) | C$97 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$33) | C$25 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$59) | C$60 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (C$97) | C$98 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (C$123) | C$117 | + 5% | |
| 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 | $21,438 (C$27,316) | C$22,935 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (C$0.65) | C$1.39 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (C$81) | C$67 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (C$38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 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) | $165 (C$211) | C$77 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.46 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (C$3.59) | C$3.85 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (C$3.59) | C$3.11 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (C$33) | C$20 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$52) | C$52 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$30) | C$26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (C$248) | C$117 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (C$115) | C$96 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (C$5.95) | C$5.42 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.67 (C$5.96) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (C$545) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (C$55) | C$35 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$6,710 ($5,266) in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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