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- Tucson, Arizona
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Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$14 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.91 (C$3.59) | C$5.67 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (C$0.84) | C$2.40 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (C$3.12) | C$4.13 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.89 (C$3.56) | C$2.54 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.48 (C$5.52) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (C$3.62) | C$3.55 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (C$1.78) | C$3.02 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.34) | C$2.26 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$12) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (C$2.21) | C$2.18 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (C$1.86) | C$1.87 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,060 (C$1,308) | C$1,186 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $971 (C$1,198) | C$982 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (C$233) | C$104 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $649 (C$801) | C$919 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $541 (C$667) | C$695 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (C$117) | C$64 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$54) | C$39 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (C$421) | C$393 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (C$118) | C$111 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$21) | C$25 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$51) | C$61 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (C$86) | C$95 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$115) | C$87 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,315 (C$23,821) | C$23,851 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (C$0.68) | C$1.19 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (C$51) | C$47 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$22) | C$20 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (C$133) | C$85 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (C$4.02) | C$2.88 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (C$4.92) | C$3.82 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (C$3.71) | C$3.16 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (C$2.45) | C$2.53 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (C$41) | C$45 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$24) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $95 (C$117) | C$84 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (C$49) | C$89 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.19 (C$3.93) | C$5.72 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.70) | C$5.43 | - 32% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $449 (C$554) | C$850 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (C$36) | C$34 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 683 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,412
($2,766)
in Tucson, Arizona.
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