- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Miami, Florida
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Miami, Florida, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$18) | C$14 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (C$5.49) | C$5.67 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (C$1.26) | C$2.40 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (C$3.24) | C$4.13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 (C$4.60) | C$2.54 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.98 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.03 (C$4.97) | C$3.55 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.40 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (C$4.69) | C$2.26 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (C$2.26) | C$2.18 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.52 (C$3.11) | C$1.87 | + 66% | |
| 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$3,546) | C$1,186 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,858 (C$2,292) | C$982 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (C$203) | C$104 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,668 (C$2,057) | C$919 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,038 (C$1,280) | C$695 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $82 (C$102) | C$64 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $344 (C$424) | C$393 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (C$136) | C$111 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$18) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (C$45) | C$61 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$71) | C$41 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$99) | C$95 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (C$100) | C$87 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,500 (C$24,049) | C$23,851 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (C$1.10) | C$1.19 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $114 (C$140) | C$47 | + 195% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (C$138) | C$85 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (C$4.19) | C$2.88 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (C$4.14) | C$3.16 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (C$2.18) | C$2.53 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$54) | C$45 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (C$243) | C$84 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$74) | C$89 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$18) | C$9 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (C$4.50) | C$5.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (C$4.93) | C$5.43 | - 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $495 (C$611) | C$850 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.31) | C$1.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (C$53) | C$34 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,062
($4,105)
in Miami, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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