- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Miami, Florida
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miami, Florida, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (C$5.70) | C$5.69 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (C$1.38) | C$2.17 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (C$3.37) | C$4.84 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 (C$4.78) | C$2.90 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.98 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (C$5.16) | C$4.00 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.40 (C$7) | C$3.31 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (C$4.87) | C$3.07 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (C$2.41) | C$2.51 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.52 (C$3.23) | C$2.07 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,875 (C$3,685) | C$1,576 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,858 (C$2,382) | C$1,122 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (C$211) | C$109 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,668 (C$2,138) | C$1,019 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,038 (C$1,330) | C$774 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $82 (C$106) | C$66 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$62) | C$40 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $362 (C$464) | C$377 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (C$167) | C$98 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$23 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (C$47) | C$59 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$74) | C$40 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$103) | C$93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (C$104) | C$92 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,500 (C$24,992) | C$22,749 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (C$1.14) | C$1.26 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $114 (C$146) | C$65 | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | C$31 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$24) | C$20 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (C$133) | C$96 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.21 (C$4.11) | C$3.72 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (C$3.90) | C$3.09 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$19 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$58) | C$46 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (C$174) | C$101 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$77) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$20) | C$9 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (C$4.68) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$5.13) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (C$555) | C$549 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.32) | C$1.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (C$56) | C$35 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,904
($5,387)
in Miami, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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