Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (C$1.37) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.11 (C$5.24) | C$4.18 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (C$6) | C$3.04 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (C$5.31) | C$4.24 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (C$2.42) | C$3.76 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 (C$5.56) | C$3.41 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (C$2.88) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (C$4.01) | C$1.93 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,773 (C$4,808) | C$2,136 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,698 (C$3,437) | C$1,241 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (C$192) | C$133 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (C$3,335) | C$1,120 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (C$2,281) | C$806 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (C$113) | C$66 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$70) | C$54 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (C$387) | C$311 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (C$310) | C$97 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$29) | C$25 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (C$76) | C$60 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (C$55) | C$39 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (C$106) | C$98 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (C$157) | C$117 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,229 (C$33,421) | C$22,935 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (C$1.04) | C$1.39 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (C$164) | C$67 | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$30) | C$22 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (C$224) | C$77 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (C$5.89) | C$3.85 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (C$6) | C$3.11 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (C$3.02) | C$2.46 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (C$39) | C$20 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (C$81) | C$52 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (C$42) | C$26 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (C$513) | C$117 | + 336% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (C$172) | C$96 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (C$23) | C$9 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (C$507) | C$647 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (C$0.62) | C$0.83 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (C$118) | C$35 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (C$19) | C$11 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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