Cost of living in Springfield, Missouri (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Springfield, Missouri (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $11 (C$14) | C$20 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$10 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.09 (C$5.13) | C$5.78 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.85 (C$1.07) | C$1.98 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.66 (C$3.33) | C$4.18 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.01 (C$3.77) | C$3.04 | 24% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.48 (C$7) | C$10 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.06 (C$3.83) | C$4.24 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.39 (C$1.74) | C$3.76 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.42 (C$4.29) | C$3.41 | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (C$19) | C$19 | 0% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.68 (C$2.10) | C$2.48 | 15% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.57 (C$1.97) | C$1.93 | 2% |
| Housing in Springfield, Missouri (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Springfield, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $939 (C$1,176) | C$2,136 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $726 (C$909) | C$1,241 | 27% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $140 (C$176) | C$133 | 32% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $809 (C$1,014) | C$1,120 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $577 (C$723) | C$806 | 10% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $117 (C$147) | C$66 | 121% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $47 (C$59) | C$54 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $316 (C$396) | C$311 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $70 (C$87) | C$97 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (C$14) | C$10 | 40% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $12 (C$15) | C$25 | 39% |
| Clothes in Springfield, Missouri (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Springfield, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $44 (C$56) | C$60 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $44 (C$55) | C$39 | 39% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $79 (C$99) | C$98 | 1% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $75 (C$94) | C$117 | 20% |
| Transportation in Springfield, Missouri (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Springfield, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,784 (C$27,296) | C$22,942 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.61 (C$0.76) | C$1.39 | 46% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $35 (C$44) | C$67 | 35% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 (C$24) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Springfield, Missouri (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Springfield, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$8 | 3% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $22 (C$28) | C$22 | 27% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $98 (C$123) | C$77 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (C$8) | C$6 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.32 (C$4.16) | C$3.85 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $3.59 (C$4.49) | C$4.28 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $1.93 (C$2.41) | C$3.11 | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.18 (C$1.48) | C$2.46 | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $14 (C$17) | C$20 | 13% |
| Entertainment in Springfield, Missouri (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Springfield, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $32 (C$41) | C$52 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $21 (C$27) | C$26 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $55 (C$69) | C$117 | 41% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $41 (C$51) | C$96 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $5.68 (C$7) | C$9 | 24% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.53 (C$5.68) | C$5.42 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $3.88 (C$4.86) | C$7 | 27% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $431 (C$540) | C$647 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.27 (C$0.34) | C$0.83 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $23 (C$29) | C$35 | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $5.85 (C$7) | C$11 | 33% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,848 ($3,869) in Springfield, Missouri.