Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (C$5.05) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (C$1.12) | C$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (C$3.00) | C$4.26 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (C$5.64) | C$2.62 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.47 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (C$4.02) | C$3.73 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (C$1.97) | C$2.90 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (C$2.74) | C$2.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (C$2.50) | C$2.31 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.47 (C$1.85) | C$1.76 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,056 (C$2,595) | C$1,186 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,231 (C$1,554) | C$982 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (C$225) | C$117 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (C$1,832) | C$919 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $859 (C$1,085) | C$695 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (C$119) | C$64 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (C$63) | C$39 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $339 (C$428) | C$392 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$101) | C$111 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$20) | C$26 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$54) | C$61 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (C$39) | C$41 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (C$105) | C$95 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (C$103) | C$87 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$27,775) | C$22,684 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (C$0.83) | C$1.19 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (C$124) | C$47 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$26) | C$20 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (C$142) | C$85 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.69 (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (C$4.60) | C$3.90 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (C$4.96) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (C$3.16) | C$3.21 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.46 (C$3.11) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$24) | C$19 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$47) | C$44 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (C$187) | C$84 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (C$98) | C$90 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (C$4.81) | C$5.98 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.42) | C$5.61 | - 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $138 (C$175) | C$141 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$51) | C$34 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,255
($3,370)
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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