- 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$16) | C$15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (C$8) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (C$2.20) | C$2.05 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.04 (C$7) | C$4.81 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.00 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (C$5.05) | C$4.00 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (C$2.74) | C$3.34 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (C$3.29) | C$3.36 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$16 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.36 (C$3.12) | C$2.41 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (C$2.70) | C$2.01 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (C$4,456) | C$1,651 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,814 (C$3,715) | C$1,142 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (C$213) | C$102 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,868 (C$3,785) | C$1,038 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,024 (C$2,672) | C$779 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (C$148) | C$66 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (C$36) | C$39 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $477 (C$630) | C$351 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (C$192) | C$86 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$31) | C$22 | + 37% | |
| 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$72) | C$59 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$56) | C$40 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (C$123) | C$93 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $157 (C$207) | C$92 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,241 (C$30,676) | C$22,749 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (C$0.93) | C$1.27 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$105) | C$67 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$26) | C$31 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (C$179) | C$96 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$6 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (C$4.67) | C$3.72 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.79 (C$5.00) | C$3.09 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (C$2.90) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (C$34) | C$19 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (C$73) | C$46 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (C$42) | C$26 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $312 (C$412) | C$101 | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (C$91) | C$85 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$21) | C$8 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $445 (C$588) | C$549 | + 7% | |
| 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 | $98 (C$129) | C$35 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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For example, you would need at least C$8,556
($6,482)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,400
in Abbotsford.
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