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$26) | C$14 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.28 (C$7) | C$5.59 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.95 (C$3.72) | C$2.09 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.52 (C$4.45) | C$4.04 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.33 (C$7) | C$2.54 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.95 (C$3.72) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.92 (C$4.94) | C$3.55 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (C$2.30) | C$3.02 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (C$1.86) | C$2.26 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$15 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.19 (C$2.76) | C$2.18 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.48) | C$1.87 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,081 (C$1,365) | C$1,209 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,023 (C$2,553) | C$1,030 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (C$250) | C$104 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,746 (C$2,204) | C$919 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,271 (C$1,605) | C$695 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (C$154) | C$70 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$68) | C$39 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (C$476) | C$393 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$170) | C$111 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (C$39) | C$24 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$57) | C$56 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (C$60) | C$38 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$115) | C$96 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (C$167) | C$87 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,498 (C$29,661) | C$23,851 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.06) | C$1.19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (C$50) | C$46 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (C$193) | C$80 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$9) | C$6 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (C$4.33) | C$2.88 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.66 (C$5.89) | C$3.82 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.90 (C$4.93) | C$3.16 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (C$2.45) | C$2.53 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$29) | C$19 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (C$62) | C$45 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (C$209) | C$84 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (C$74) | C$86 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.94 (C$4.97) | C$5.57 | - 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $519 (C$655) | C$850 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$68) | C$34 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,143
($4,074)
in Seattle, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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