Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 1% 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) | $7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.98 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.20) | C$2.17 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (C$3.06) | C$4.84 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (C$5.41) | C$2.90 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.22 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (C$3.78) | C$4.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (C$2.01) | C$3.31 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (C$2.79) | C$3.07 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.08 (C$2.68) | C$2.51 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (C$2.41) | C$2.07 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,056 (C$2,640) | C$1,576 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,231 (C$1,581) | C$1,122 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (C$229) | C$109 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (C$1,864) | C$1,019 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $859 (C$1,103) | C$774 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (C$161) | C$66 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (C$73) | C$40 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (C$408) | C$377 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$102) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$20) | C$23 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$55) | C$59 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (C$40) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$109) | C$93 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (C$136) | C$92 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$28,253) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.97) | C$1.27 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (C$126) | C$65 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$24) | C$31 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (C$91) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.89 (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (C$4.21) | C$3.72 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (C$4.68) | C$3.09 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (C$2.26) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$25) | C$19 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$48) | C$46 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (C$158) | C$101 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (C$98) | C$87 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (C$4.89) | C$5.53 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.49) | C$5.67 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$549) | C$549 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$52) | C$35 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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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$6,275
($4,886)
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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