Cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Traverse City, Michigan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$24) | C$23 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (C$1.06) | C$2.09 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.55 (C$3.48) | C$4.37 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.94 (C$5.38) | C$3.95 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.30 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (C$4.51) | C$4.85 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.75 (C$2.40) | C$3.95 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (C$9) | C$3.64 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$21) | C$21 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (C$3.02) | C$2.77 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (C$3.27) | C$2.11 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Traverse City, Michigan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,047 (C$2,796) | C$2,417 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,417 (C$1,935) | C$1,456 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $225 (C$307) | C$120 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,518 (C$2,073) | C$1,347 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $987 (C$1,348) | C$985 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (C$183) | C$69 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (C$83) | C$63 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $310 (C$424) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (C$250) | C$140 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (C$41) | C$23 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Traverse City, Michigan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (C$72) | C$57 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (C$67) | C$41 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$124) | C$105 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $132 (C$180) | C$117 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Traverse City, Michigan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,420 (C$30,613) | C$24,609 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.14) | C$1.65 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $69 (C$95) | C$60 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Traverse City, Michigan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.35 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $3.00 (C$4.10) | C$22 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (C$145) | C$77 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.20 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.80 (C$3.82) | C$4.17 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.54 (C$4.83) | C$4.59 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 (C$4.28) | C$3.11 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (C$2.40) | C$3.02 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$30) | C$20 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Traverse City, Michigan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (C$75) | C$55 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$29) | C$26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $93 (C$126) | C$135 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (C$119) | C$96 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (C$7) | C$4.71 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.46 (C$7) | C$6 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$55) | C$37 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2024.
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