- 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 | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (C$2.14) | C$2.17 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.98 (C$6) | C$4.84 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (C$5.93) | C$2.90 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (C$4.76) | C$4.00 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (C$2.40) | C$3.31 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (C$3.20) | C$3.07 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$16 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.36 (C$3.02) | C$2.51 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (C$2.62) | C$2.07 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (C$4,334) | C$1,576 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,842 (C$3,648) | C$1,122 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (C$219) | C$109 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,816 (C$3,614) | C$1,019 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,997 (C$2,564) | C$774 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (C$152) | C$66 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (C$35) | C$40 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $494 (C$634) | C$377 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (C$199) | C$98 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$23 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (C$69) | C$59 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (C$57) | C$40 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$118) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (C$212) | C$92 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,213 (C$29,796) | C$22,749 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (C$0.90) | C$1.27 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$102) | C$65 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$24) | C$31 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (C$36) | C$20 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (C$152) | C$96 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$6 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.89 (C$4.99) | C$3.72 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (C$5.78) | C$3.09 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (C$2.80) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$33) | C$19 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (C$73) | C$46 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (C$40) | C$26 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $304 (C$390) | C$101 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (C$88) | C$87 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$21) | C$9 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $443 (C$569) | C$549 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (C$129) | C$35 | + 266% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,420 prices entered by 1,337 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,612
($5,930)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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