Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (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$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (C$4.62) | C$5.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.21) | C$2.05 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (C$3.52) | C$4.81 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (C$5.82) | C$2.90 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (C$4.41) | C$4.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (C$2.02) | C$3.34 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (C$2.85) | C$3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (C$2.00) | C$2.41 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.22 (C$2.86) | C$2.01 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (C$2,384) | C$1,651 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (C$1,611) | C$1,142 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (C$161) | C$102 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (C$1,407) | C$1,038 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (C$968) | C$779 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (C$107) | C$66 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$60) | C$39 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (C$462) | C$351 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 (C$206) | C$86 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (C$18) | C$22 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$53) | C$59 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$42) | C$40 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (C$97) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (C$125) | C$92 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (C$25,776) | C$22,749 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (C$0.91) | C$1.27 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (C$58) | C$65 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | C$31 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (C$192) | C$96 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.66 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.24 (C$4.17) | C$3.72 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (C$5.66) | C$2.83 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (C$3.86) | C$3.09 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (C$1.94) | C$2.46 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$24) | C$19 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$47) | C$46 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (C$250) | C$101 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$77) | C$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (C$4.59) | C$5.34 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.87) | C$5.67 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (C$549) | C$549 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.32) | C$1.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (C$44) | C$35 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,887
($3,792)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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