- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Miami, Florida
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miami, Florida, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$14 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (C$5.58) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.25) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (C$3.30) | C$4.08 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 (C$4.68) | C$2.62 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.98 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (C$5.05) | C$3.73 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.40 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (C$4.76) | C$2.89 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (C$2.27) | C$2.31 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.52 (C$3.16) | C$1.76 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,875 (C$3,605) | C$1,186 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,858 (C$2,330) | C$982 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (C$207) | C$117 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,668 (C$2,092) | C$919 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,038 (C$1,301) | C$695 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $82 (C$103) | C$64 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$61) | C$39 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (C$419) | C$392 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$124) | C$111 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$18) | C$26 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (C$46) | C$61 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$73) | C$41 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (C$101) | C$87 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,500 (C$24,452) | C$22,684 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (C$1.12) | C$1.19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $114 (C$143) | C$47 | + 200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (C$28) | C$20 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (C$138) | C$85 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (C$4.17) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.77 (C$5.98) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (C$4.33) | C$3.21 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$23) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$55) | C$43 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$27 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $203 (C$255) | C$84 | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$75) | C$93 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (C$18) | C$9 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (C$4.58) | C$5.44 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$5.02) | C$5.57 | - 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $155 (C$194) | C$141 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.31) | C$2.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (C$54) | C$34 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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($3,835)
in Miami, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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