Cost of living in Maui, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maui (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (C$24) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.69 (C$2.15) | C$1.98 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (C$8) | C$4.18 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$9) | C$3.04 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.89 (C$6) | C$4.24 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (C$3.07) | C$3.76 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (C$4.37) | C$3.41 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (C$3.26) | C$2.48 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.30 (C$5.48) | C$1.93 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Maui (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,610 (C$3,325) | C$2,136 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,963 (C$2,501) | C$1,241 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $279 (C$356) | C$133 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,732 (C$2,207) | C$1,120 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,316 (C$1,677) | C$806 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 (C$182) | C$66 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$52) | C$54 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $450 (C$574) | C$311 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (C$168) | C$97 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$34) | C$25 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Maui (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (C$84) | C$60 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $75 (C$95) | C$39 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (C$129) | C$98 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $172 (C$219) | C$117 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Maui (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,902 (C$33,004) | C$22,935 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (C$1.31) | C$1.39 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (C$54) | C$67 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (C$15) | C$8 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (C$36) | C$22 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (C$146) | C$77 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$11) | C$6 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.70 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (C$2.61) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$32) | C$20 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (C$74) | C$52 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (C$157) | C$117 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (C$140) | C$96 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$16) | C$9 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$547) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$65) | C$35 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$11 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 78 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maui (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,708 ($7,619) in Maui to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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