Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$15 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.21 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (C$1.23) | C$2.05 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (C$3.14) | C$4.81 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (C$5.90) | C$2.90 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.22 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (C$4.02) | C$4.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (C$2.05) | C$3.34 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (C$2.86) | C$3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.06 (C$2.72) | C$2.41 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (C$2.48) | C$2.01 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,056 (C$2,713) | C$1,651 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,231 (C$1,625) | C$1,142 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (C$253) | C$102 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (C$1,916) | C$1,038 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $859 (C$1,134) | C$779 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (C$166) | C$66 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (C$75) | C$39 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (C$420) | C$351 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$104) | C$86 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$21) | C$22 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$57) | C$59 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (C$41) | C$40 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$114) | C$93 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (C$139) | C$92 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$29,039) | C$22,749 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (C$1.03) | C$1.27 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (C$130) | C$67 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$25) | C$31 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 20% 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) | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (C$93) | C$96 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.89 (C$8) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (C$4.33) | C$3.72 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (C$4.81) | C$3.09 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (C$2.32) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$26) | C$19 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$53) | C$46 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (C$91) | C$101 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (C$96) | C$85 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (C$5.03) | C$5.34 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.62) | C$5.67 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$565) | C$549 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$53) | C$35 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,309
($4,780)
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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