Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$20 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.61 (C$4.59) | C$5.78 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (C$1.18) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.19 (C$2.78) | C$4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.53 (C$4.48) | C$3.04 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.74 (C$3.48) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (C$2.37) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (C$4.62) | C$3.41 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.74 (C$2.21) | C$2.48 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (C$2.24) | C$1.93 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,569 (C$1,993) | C$2,136 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,300 (C$1,652) | C$1,241 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (C$226) | C$133 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,329 (C$1,688) | C$1,120 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $889 (C$1,129) | C$806 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (C$181) | C$66 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (C$80) | C$54 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (C$360) | C$311 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$154) | C$97 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$32) | C$25 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$52) | C$60 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$64) | C$39 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$110) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (C$138) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,715 (C$35,205) | C$22,935 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (C$0.75) | C$1.39 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (C$66) | C$67 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$16) | C$22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (C$207) | C$77 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (C$4.09) | C$3.85 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (C$5.27) | C$4.28 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (C$3.91) | C$3.11 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (C$2.10) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (C$59) | C$52 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (C$247) | C$117 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (C$83) | C$96 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (C$5.69) | C$5.42 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (C$7) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (C$540) | C$647 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (C$0.34) | C$0.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$59) | C$35 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.86 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,463 ($5,875) in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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