Cost of living in Maui (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Maui (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maui (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $19 (C$23) | C$20 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (C$12) | C$10 | 19% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$5.78 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.69 (C$2.11) | C$1.98 | 6% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$4.18 | 86% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$3.04 | 188% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $10 (C$12) | C$10 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.89 (C$6) | C$4.24 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.41 (C$3.02) | C$3.76 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.43 (C$4.30) | C$3.41 | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $16 (C$20) | C$19 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.56 (C$3.21) | C$2.48 | 30% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $4.30 (C$5.39) | C$1.93 | 179% |
| Housing in Maui (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maui (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,610 (C$3,270) | C$2,136 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,963 (C$2,460) | C$1,241 | 98% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $279 (C$350) | C$133 | 162% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,732 (C$2,170) | C$1,120 | 94% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,316 (C$1,649) | C$806 | 105% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $143 (C$179) | C$66 | 170% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $41 (C$51) | C$54 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $450 (C$564) | C$311 | 81% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $132 (C$165) | C$97 | 71% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $14 (C$18) | C$10 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $26 (C$33) | C$25 | 31% |
| Clothes in Maui (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maui (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $66 (C$82) | C$60 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $75 (C$94) | C$39 | 139% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $101 (C$127) | C$98 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $172 (C$216) | C$117 | 84% |
| Transportation in Maui (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maui (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $25,902 (C$32,456) | C$22,942 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $1.03 (C$1.29) | C$1.39 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $42 (C$53) | C$67 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maui (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $12 (C$15) | C$8 | 77% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $29 (C$36) | C$22 | 64% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $115 (C$144) | C$77 | 87% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $9 (C$11) | C$6 | 71% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.89 (C$6) | C$3.85 | 59% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.81 (C$7) | C$4.28 | 70% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $5.70 (C$7) | C$3.11 | 130% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.05 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | 4% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $25 (C$31) | C$20 | 58% |
| Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Maui (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $58 (C$73) | C$52 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $26 (C$32) | C$26 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $123 (C$154) | C$117 | 31% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $110 (C$137) | C$96 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $13 (C$16) | C$9 | 68% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$5.42 | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $7 (C$8) | C$7 | 26% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (C$537) | C$647 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | C$0.83 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $51 (C$64) | C$35 | 80% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $10 (C$13) | C$11 | 18% |
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For example, you would need at least C$8,985 ($7,171) in Maui to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.