Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.16 (C$5.55) | C$5.78 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (C$1.23) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.77 (C$3.70) | C$4.18 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (C$6) | C$3.04 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (C$4.96) | C$4.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (C$2.37) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (C$5.08) | C$3.41 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$19 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 (C$2.48) | C$2.48 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (C$3.06) | C$1.93 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,060 (C$2,751) | C$2,136 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,254 (C$1,675) | C$1,241 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (C$244) | C$133 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,260 (C$1,683) | C$1,120 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $711 (C$950) | C$806 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (C$136) | C$66 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$72) | C$54 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $302 (C$403) | C$311 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$104) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$18) | C$10 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (C$78) | C$60 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (C$61) | C$39 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (C$143) | C$117 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,845 (C$30,509) | C$22,935 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (C$1.02) | C$1.39 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (C$131) | C$67 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$26) | C$22 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (C$120) | C$77 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (C$4.83) | C$3.85 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (C$4.57) | C$3.11 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$28) | C$20 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$62) | C$52 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (C$133) | C$117 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.39 (C$7) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$573) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (C$80) | C$35 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,479 ($6,349) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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