Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (C$26) | C$14 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (C$12) | C$8 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.15 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.95 (C$3.71) | C$2.40 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (C$4.40) | C$4.13 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.94 (C$6) | C$2.54 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.95 (C$3.71) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (C$4.68) | C$3.55 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (C$2.09) | C$3.02 | - 31% | |
| 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 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (C$2.69) | C$2.18 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.47) | C$1.87 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,081 (C$1,361) | C$1,186 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,931 (C$2,432) | C$982 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (C$236) | C$104 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,752 (C$2,206) | C$919 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,253 (C$1,578) | C$695 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (C$150) | C$64 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$68) | C$39 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $390 (C$491) | C$393 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (C$173) | C$111 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$34) | C$25 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$56) | C$61 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (C$61) | C$41 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (C$117) | C$95 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (C$158) | C$87 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,664 (C$28,533) | C$23,851 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.06) | C$1.19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (C$50) | C$47 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (C$178) | C$85 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (C$4.45) | C$2.88 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.66 (C$5.87) | C$3.82 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (C$4.71) | C$3.16 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (C$2.44) | C$2.53 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$29) | C$19 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$61) | C$45 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$33) | C$26 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (C$208) | C$84 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (C$74) | C$89 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.94 (C$4.96) | C$5.43 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $152 (C$191) | C$141 | + 36% | |
| 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 | $57 (C$72) | C$34 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,951
($3,933)
in Seattle, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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