Cost of living in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 | C$23 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 | C$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 | C$6 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.85 | C$2.41 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.38 | C$4.70 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.90 | C$3.95 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 | C$11 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.95 | C$4.85 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.76 | C$3.95 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.67 | C$3.50 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 | C$20 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.38 | C$2.68 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.71 | C$2.16 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$955 | C$2,300 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$818 | C$1,599 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$100 | C$120 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$676 | C$1,347 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$507 | C$985 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$84 | C$69 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 | C$60 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$401 | C$311 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$133 | C$140 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 | C$10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19 | C$26 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 | C$70 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 | C$105 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$78 | C$120 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,257 | C$24,609 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 | C$1.69 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$76 | C$60 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$145 | C$77 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 | C$6 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.26 | C$4.17 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.47 | C$4.59 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.05 | C$3.11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 | C$3.02 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 | C$22 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sherbrooke | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 | C$61 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$18 | C$27 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$128 | C$118 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 | C$97 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 | C$12 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.43 | C$4.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$753 | C$647 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.81 | C$0.24 | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$26 | C$38 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 | C$13 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 76 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2025.
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