Cost of living in Miami, Florida, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 (C$5.60) | C$5.78 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (C$1.05) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.39 (C$4.28) | C$4.18 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.36 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 123% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.95 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (C$4.45) | C$4.24 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (C$2.05) | C$3.76 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.82 (C$6) | C$3.41 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (C$2.45) | C$2.48 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (C$2.61) | C$1.93 | + 35% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,690 (C$3,391) | C$2,136 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,699 (C$2,142) | C$1,241 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (C$251) | C$133 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,918 (C$2,418) | C$1,120 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,147 (C$1,446) | C$806 | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (C$157) | C$66 | + 136% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$69) | C$54 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $265 (C$334) | C$311 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (C$175) | C$97 | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$25) | C$25 | + 1% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$63) | C$60 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$49) | C$39 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,351 (C$29,440) | C$22,935 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.92) | C$1.39 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (C$95) | C$67 | + 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (C$31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$34) | C$22 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (C$140) | C$77 | + 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (C$5.38) | C$3.85 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.99 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.26 (C$7) | C$3.11 | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.65 (C$3.35) | C$2.46 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$32) | C$20 | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$57) | C$52 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (C$35) | C$26 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (C$178) | C$117 | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (C$108) | C$96 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (C$21) | C$9 | + 126% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.07 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $371 (C$468) | C$647 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (C$1.26) | C$0.83 | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (C$56) | C$35 | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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