Cost of living in Maui, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maui (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$5.84 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.63 (C$2.16) | C$1.85 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.76 (C$8) | C$4.50 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$9) | C$3.04 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.76 (C$6) | C$4.24 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (C$3.34) | C$3.76 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (C$4.27) | C$3.41 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$18 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (C$3.25) | C$2.48 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.45 (C$5.88) | C$1.93 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Maui (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,509 (C$3,321) | C$2,136 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,851 (C$2,450) | C$1,241 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $266 (C$352) | C$133 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,584 (C$2,097) | C$1,120 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,246 (C$1,649) | C$806 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (C$181) | C$66 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$54) | C$50 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $450 (C$596) | C$322 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (C$174) | C$96 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$35) | C$25 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Maui (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (C$88) | C$61 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $75 (C$99) | C$38 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$132) | C$96 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $181 (C$239) | C$112 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| 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$34,284) | C$22,935 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (C$1.35) | C$1.39 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (C$56) | C$67 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (C$15) | C$8 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (C$38) | C$22 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (C$152) | C$77 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$6 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.06 (C$7) | C$3.78 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.65 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.11 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$33) | C$20 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (C$76) | C$50 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$33) | C$27 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (C$268) | C$117 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (C$128) | C$94 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.90 (C$8) | C$5.25 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$568) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (C$67) | C$36 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$14) | C$11 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 193 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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