- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- New York City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in New York City, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (C$2.05) | C$2.40 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.75 (C$5.86) | C$4.13 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.86 (C$6.00) | C$2.54 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (C$6) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (C$4.55) | C$3.55 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (C$2.36) | C$3.02 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (C$3.07) | C$2.26 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$15 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.39 (C$2.95) | C$2.18 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (C$2.52) | C$1.87 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (C$4,166) | C$1,186 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,861 (C$3,530) | C$982 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (C$246) | C$104 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,782 (C$3,432) | C$919 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,009 (C$2,479) | C$695 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (C$151) | C$64 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $504 (C$622) | C$393 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (C$162) | C$111 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$33) | C$25 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (C$68) | C$61 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (C$52) | C$41 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$112) | C$95 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $155 (C$191) | C$87 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,312 (C$27,528) | C$23,851 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (C$0.87) | C$1.19 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$98) | C$47 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$7 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$33) | C$20 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (C$189) | C$85 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (C$4.85) | C$2.88 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.30 (C$5.30) | C$3.16 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (C$2.83) | C$2.53 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (C$32) | C$19 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (C$71) | C$45 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (C$39) | C$26 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $302 (C$373) | C$84 | + 346% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (C$85) | C$89 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$18) | C$9 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (C$5.85) | C$5.72 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $386 (C$477) | C$850 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (C$130) | C$34 | + 280% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$5,668
($4,594)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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