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- Tucson, Arizona
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Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.03 (C$3.81) | C$5.69 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.56 (C$0.71) | C$2.17 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (C$3.19) | C$4.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.75 (C$3.46) | C$2.90 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.47 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (C$3.46) | C$4.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (C$1.69) | C$3.31 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.39) | C$3.07 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.64 (C$2.07) | C$2.51 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (C$1.99) | C$2.07 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,060 (C$1,336) | C$1,576 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $971 (C$1,224) | C$1,122 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (C$236) | C$109 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $649 (C$819) | C$1,019 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $541 (C$682) | C$774 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $114 (C$144) | C$66 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$55) | C$40 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $290 (C$365) | C$377 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$131) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$22) | C$23 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$52) | C$59 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (C$43) | C$40 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (C$88) | C$93 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$117) | C$92 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,315 (C$24,344) | C$22,749 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (C$0.72) | C$1.26 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (C$52) | C$65 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$22) | C$31 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (C$121) | C$96 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (C$4.45) | C$3.72 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (C$4.78) | C$2.83 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.52 (C$3.17) | C$3.09 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (C$2.45) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (C$41) | C$46 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (C$173) | C$101 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (C$50) | C$87 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.19 (C$4.02) | C$5.53 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.78) | C$5.67 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (C$537) | C$549 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (C$36) | C$35 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 706 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,241
($3,365)
in Tucson, Arizona.
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