Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (C$27) | C$14 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.18 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.95 (C$3.93) | C$2.38 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.48 (C$4.63) | C$4.08 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.95 (C$3.93) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (C$4.88) | C$3.73 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (C$2.04) | C$2.90 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (C$1.96) | C$2.89 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$16 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (C$2.76) | C$2.31 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.61) | C$1.76 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,081 (C$1,440) | C$1,186 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,882 (C$2,507) | C$982 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (C$238) | C$117 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,713 (C$2,282) | C$919 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,249 (C$1,664) | C$695 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (C$160) | C$64 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$72) | C$39 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (C$535) | C$392 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (C$183) | C$111 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$60) | C$61 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (C$56) | C$41 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (C$123) | C$95 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (C$158) | C$87 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,295 (C$29,697) | C$22,684 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.12) | C$1.19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (C$52) | C$47 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (C$144) | C$85 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (C$4.44) | C$3.90 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (C$5.15) | C$3.21 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$31) | C$19 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$61) | C$43 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$34) | C$27 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (C$223) | C$84 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (C$79) | C$93 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.54 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.94 (C$5.24) | C$5.57 | - 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $152 (C$203) | C$141 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (C$0.11) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$72) | C$34 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,142
($3,110)
in Seattle, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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