Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$22) | C$20 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.76 (C$8) | C$5.84 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (C$1.53) | C$1.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.39 (C$5.80) | C$4.48 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.41 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.98 (C$5.27) | C$4.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (C$2.52) | C$3.76 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$23) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.41 (C$3.19) | C$2.48 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.52 (C$3.33) | C$1.93 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,045 (C$5,348) | C$2,136 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,892 (C$3,825) | C$1,241 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (C$232) | C$133 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,112 (C$4,115) | C$1,120 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,053 (C$2,714) | C$806 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (C$152) | C$66 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$71) | C$54 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (C$396) | C$311 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (C$203) | C$97 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$36) | C$25 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (C$77) | C$60 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$115) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $154 (C$204) | C$117 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,834 (C$34,161) | C$22,935 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (C$1.08) | C$1.42 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $125 (C$165) | C$67 | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$36) | C$22 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (C$172) | C$77 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.29 (C$5.67) | C$3.85 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.01 (C$5.31) | C$3.11 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (C$2.62) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (C$36) | C$20 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (C$71) | C$52 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (C$44) | C$26 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $387 (C$512) | C$117 | + 336% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (C$150) | C$96 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (C$22) | C$9 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $464 (C$613) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 (C$0.65) | C$0.83 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $101 (C$134) | C$35 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (C$19) | C$11 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$11,021 ($8,335) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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