- Cost of Living
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- Tampa, Florida
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$15 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (C$4.50) | C$5.69 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (C$1.22) | C$2.05 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (C$3.13) | C$4.81 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (C$5.17) | C$2.90 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.92 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (C$5.31) | C$4.00 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.80 (C$6) | C$3.34 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (C$2.83) | C$3.36 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.68 (C$2.23) | C$2.41 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (C$3.17) | C$2.01 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,488 (C$1,974) | C$1,651 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,185 (C$1,572) | C$1,142 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (C$198) | C$102 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (C$1,194) | C$1,038 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (C$861) | C$779 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (C$99) | C$66 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$60) | C$39 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $304 (C$404) | C$351 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $159 (C$211) | C$86 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$21) | C$22 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$53) | C$59 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (C$46) | C$40 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$105) | C$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (C$107) | C$92 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,500 (C$28,526) | C$22,749 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.98) | C$1.27 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$80) | C$67 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (C$18) | C$31 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.55 (C$7) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (C$139) | C$82 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.73 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (C$4.96) | C$3.72 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.84 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (C$4.38) | C$3.09 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$59) | C$46 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (C$187) | C$101 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$60) | C$85 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.72 (C$4.94) | C$5.34 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.64) | C$5.67 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (C$570) | C$549 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$53) | C$35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,206 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,083
($3,831)
in Tampa, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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