Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $17 (C$21) | C$20 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$10 | 7% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.13 (C$5.16) | C$5.78 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.83 (C$1.04) | C$1.98 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.38 (C$2.98) | C$4.18 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.10 (C$5.12) | C$3.04 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$10 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.10 (C$3.88) | C$4.24 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.68 (C$2.11) | C$3.76 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.37 (C$2.96) | C$3.41 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $17 (C$21) | C$19 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.93 (C$2.41) | C$2.48 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.86 (C$2.32) | C$1.93 | 20% |
| Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,368 (C$1,710) | C$2,136 | 20% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $968 (C$1,211) | C$1,241 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $181 (C$226) | C$133 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,128 (C$1,411) | C$1,120 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $741 (C$927) | C$806 | 15% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $103 (C$129) | C$66 | 94% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $43 (C$54) | C$54 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $229 (C$286) | C$311 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $132 (C$165) | C$97 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (C$13) | C$10 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $23 (C$29) | C$25 | 15% |
| Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $45 (C$57) | C$60 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (C$48) | C$39 | 23% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $89 (C$112) | C$98 | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $91 (C$114) | C$117 | 3% |
| Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,475 (C$30,608) | C$22,942 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.53 (C$0.66) | C$1.39 | 53% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $77 (C$97) | C$67 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $14 (C$18) | - | - |
| Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$8 | 2% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $8 (C$10) | C$22 | 53% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $95 (C$119) | C$77 | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$6 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.83 (C$4.79) | C$3.85 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.36 (C$7) | C$4.28 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.96 (C$4.96) | C$3.11 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.01 (C$2.52) | C$2.46 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $20 (C$25) | C$20 | 25% |
| Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $46 (C$57) | C$52 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $23 (C$28) | C$26 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $199 (C$248) | C$117 | 112% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $71 (C$89) | C$96 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 (C$13) | C$9 | 41% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.42 (C$7) | C$5.42 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.72 (C$7) | C$7 | 8% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $404 (C$506) | C$647 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.32 (C$0.40) | C$0.83 | 52% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $53 (C$66) | C$35 | 87% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$11 | 27% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,812 ($5,448) in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.