Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (C$5.75) | C$5.78 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (C$1.18) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (C$3.06) | C$4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.59 (C$5.83) | C$3.04 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (C$4.72) | C$4.24 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (C$2.53) | C$3.76 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (C$4.84) | C$3.41 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (C$2.41) | C$2.48 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (C$3.06) | C$1.93 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,894 (C$2,406) | C$2,136 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,232 (C$1,565) | C$1,241 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (C$247) | C$133 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,260 (C$1,601) | C$1,120 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $701 (C$891) | C$806 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (C$129) | C$66 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$68) | C$54 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $315 (C$400) | C$311 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$99) | C$97 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$19) | C$25 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (C$71) | C$60 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| 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 | $22,764 (C$28,916) | C$22,935 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (C$0.90) | C$1.39 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (C$122) | C$67 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$25) | C$22 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (C$114) | C$77 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (C$4.59) | C$3.85 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (C$4.36) | C$3.11 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (C$2.43) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$20 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$57) | C$52 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (C$231) | C$117 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (C$90) | C$96 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$13) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (C$5.87) | C$5.42 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.96 (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$545) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (C$76) | C$35 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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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$8,258 ($6,501) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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