- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Tampa, Florida
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (C$4.52) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (C$1.17) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (C$3.14) | C$4.08 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (C$5.19) | C$2.62 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.92 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (C$5.33) | C$3.73 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.80 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (C$2.84) | C$2.89 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (C$2.43) | C$2.31 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (C$3.18) | C$1.76 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,488 (C$1,981) | C$1,186 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,185 (C$1,578) | C$982 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (C$199) | C$117 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (C$1,199) | C$919 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (C$865) | C$695 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $75 (C$99) | C$64 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $427 (C$569) | C$392 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (C$177) | C$111 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$20) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$53) | C$61 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (C$46) | C$41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$105) | C$95 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (C$107) | C$87 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,500 (C$28,639) | C$22,684 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.99) | C$1.19 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$80) | C$47 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (C$155) | C$85 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.07 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (C$4.70) | C$3.90 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.06 (C$5.41) | C$3.90 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.07 (C$4.09) | C$3.21 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$59) | C$43 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$28) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $161 (C$214) | C$84 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$60) | C$93 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.72 (C$4.96) | C$5.44 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.66) | C$5.57 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $188 (C$250) | C$141 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (C$0.17) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$53) | C$34 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,154 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$4,163
($3,125)
in Tampa, Florida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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