Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.84 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.33) | C$1.85 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.75 (C$4.97) | C$4.50 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.68 (C$8) | C$3.04 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.68 (C$4.88) | C$4.24 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (C$2.10) | C$3.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.87 (C$6) | C$3.41 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$18 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (C$3.12) | C$2.48 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 (C$3.45) | C$1.93 | + 78% | |
| 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 | $2,718 (C$3,601) | C$2,136 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,102 (C$2,786) | C$1,241 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (C$253) | C$133 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,941 (C$2,572) | C$1,120 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,394 (C$1,848) | C$806 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (C$169) | C$66 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$69) | C$50 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $346 (C$458) | C$322 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 (C$221) | C$96 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (C$22) | C$10 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$37) | C$25 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (C$77) | C$61 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (C$61) | C$38 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (C$124) | C$96 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (C$187) | C$112 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,452 (C$33,724) | C$22,935 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (C$1.25) | C$1.39 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (C$129) | C$67 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$23) | C$22 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (C$165) | C$77 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 (C$5.08) | C$3.78 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 (C$5.19) | C$3.11 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (C$2.60) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (C$41) | C$20 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (C$70) | C$50 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (C$37) | C$27 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $229 (C$303) | C$117 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (C$133) | C$94 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$18) | C$9 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (C$7) | C$5.25 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $450 (C$597) | C$647 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (C$87) | C$36 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$11 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$10,311 ($7,782) in Seattle, Washington to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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