Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (C$26) | C$15 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.68 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.95 (C$3.80) | C$2.17 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.62 (C$4.66) | C$4.84 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.05 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.95 (C$3.80) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (C$4.84) | C$4.00 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (C$2.10) | C$3.31 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (C$1.90) | C$3.07 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$16 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.19 (C$2.82) | C$2.51 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (C$2.53) | C$2.07 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,081 (C$1,392) | C$1,576 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,064 (C$2,658) | C$1,122 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (C$254) | C$109 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (C$2,490) | C$1,019 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,391 (C$1,792) | C$774 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $108 (C$140) | C$66 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$70) | C$40 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (C$486) | C$377 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (C$185) | C$98 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$9 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (C$46) | C$23 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$57) | C$59 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (C$64) | C$40 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$115) | C$93 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (C$171) | C$92 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,389 (C$31,408) | C$22,749 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.08) | C$1.27 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (C$51) | C$65 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$24) | C$31 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (C$190) | C$96 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (C$4.61) | C$3.72 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (C$4.70) | C$3.09 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (C$2.74) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$32) | C$19 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$65) | C$46 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (C$36) | C$26 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (C$272) | C$101 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (C$76) | C$87 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.94 (C$5.07) | C$5.67 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (C$558) | C$549 | + 2% | |
| 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 | $67 (C$86) | C$35 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,334
($4,918)
in Seattle, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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