- 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 | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (C$2.09) | C$2.38 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.52 (C$5.66) | C$4.08 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.88 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (C$4.72) | C$3.73 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (C$2.41) | C$2.90 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (C$3.12) | C$2.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$16 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.32 (C$2.91) | C$2.31 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (C$2.56) | C$1.76 | + 45% | |
| 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$4,234) | C$1,186 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,836 (C$3,557) | C$982 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (C$232) | C$117 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,788 (C$3,495) | C$919 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,010 (C$2,521) | C$695 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (C$156) | C$64 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (C$35) | C$39 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $500 (C$627) | C$392 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (C$167) | C$111 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$35) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| 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$69) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (C$52) | C$41 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$113) | C$95 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (C$188) | C$87 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,138 (C$27,760) | C$22,684 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (C$0.88) | C$1.19 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$100) | C$47 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (C$29) | C$20 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $155 (C$194) | C$85 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.80 (C$4.76) | C$3.90 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.31 (C$5.41) | C$3.21 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (C$2.66) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (C$33) | C$19 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (C$71) | C$43 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (C$39) | C$27 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $301 (C$378) | C$84 | + 353% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (C$86) | C$93 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$19) | C$9 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 (C$5.88) | C$5.44 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $156 (C$195) | C$141 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.22) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $108 (C$135) | C$34 | + 298% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$5,340
($4,259)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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