Cost of living in Miami, Florida, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| 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 | $18 (C$24) | C$20 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.51 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (C$1.29) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.90 (C$5.18) | C$4.18 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 (C$5.11) | C$3.04 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 (C$4.72) | C$4.24 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.52 (C$2.02) | C$3.76 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.33 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (C$2.86) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.83 (C$2.43) | C$1.93 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,307 (C$3,063) | C$2,136 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,713 (C$2,275) | C$1,241 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (C$186) | C$133 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,646 (C$2,185) | C$1,120 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,076 (C$1,428) | C$806 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (C$134) | C$66 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$56) | C$54 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (C$384) | C$311 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (C$163) | C$97 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$21) | C$25 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$66) | C$60 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (C$60) | C$39 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$118) | C$98 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (C$140) | C$117 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,168 (C$32,087) | C$22,935 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (C$0.96) | C$1.39 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (C$124) | C$67 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (C$28) | C$22 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (C$179) | C$77 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.94 (C$5.23) | C$3.85 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.88 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.61 (C$6) | C$3.11 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.62 (C$3.48) | C$2.46 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$33) | C$20 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (C$65) | C$52 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$35) | C$26 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (C$166) | C$117 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (C$125) | C$96 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$21) | C$9 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $459 (C$610) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.76 (C$1.00) | C$0.83 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$71) | C$35 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,219 ($6,944) in Miami, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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