Cost of living in Nantucket, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Nantucket (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (C$29) | C$20 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.38) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (C$10) | C$4.18 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (C$5.61) | C$3.04 | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $17 (C$22) | C$10 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.16 (C$5.30) | C$4.24 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.50 (C$3.18) | C$3.76 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.64 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 111% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (C$2.39) | C$2.48 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (C$3.06) | C$1.93 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 191% | |||
Housing in Nantucket (United States) is 191% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,877 (C$6,214) | C$2,136 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,770 (C$3,529) | C$1,241 | + 184% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $381 (C$486) | C$133 | + 264% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,364 (C$4,286) | C$1,120 | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,792 (C$3,557) | C$806 | + 341% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $303 (C$386) | C$66 | + 482% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (C$83) | C$54 | + 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | $417 (C$531) | C$311 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (C$175) | C$97 | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 (C$47) | C$25 | + 85% | |
Clothes | + 355% | |||
Clothes in Nantucket (United States) is 355% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (C$89) | C$60 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $208 (C$265) | C$39 | + 576% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (C$143) | C$98 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $360 (C$459) | C$117 | + 291% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Nantucket (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,190 (C$49,935) | C$22,935 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (C$1.17) | C$1.39 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $53 (C$68) | C$67 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Nantucket (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $15 (C$19) | C$77 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.28 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (C$2.55) | C$3.11 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.17 (C$4.04) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$25) | C$20 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Nantucket (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $90 (C$115) | C$52 | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $48 (C$62) | C$26 | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$64) | C$96 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.00 (C$3.82) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$547) | C$647 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (C$17) | C$11 | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 93% |

These prices were last updated on June 22, 2020.
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