- Cost of Living
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- Tucson, Arizona
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$14 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.91 (C$3.67) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (C$0.89) | C$2.38 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (C$3.19) | C$4.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.85 (C$3.59) | C$2.62 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.50 (C$5.67) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (C$3.71) | C$3.73 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.39 (C$1.75) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (C$2.39) | C$2.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (C$2.19) | C$2.31 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.54 (C$1.93) | C$1.76 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,060 (C$1,336) | C$1,186 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $971 (C$1,224) | C$982 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (C$234) | C$117 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $649 (C$818) | C$919 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $541 (C$682) | C$695 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (C$128) | C$64 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$55) | C$39 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (C$442) | C$392 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$115) | C$111 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$20) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$52) | C$61 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (C$43) | C$41 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (C$88) | C$95 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$117) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,315 (C$24,337) | C$22,684 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (C$0.69) | C$1.19 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (C$52) | C$47 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (C$136) | C$85 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (C$4.10) | C$3.90 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (C$5.02) | C$3.90 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (C$3.79) | C$3.21 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (C$2.50) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (C$40) | C$43 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$24) | C$27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $94 (C$119) | C$84 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (C$50) | C$93 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.19 (C$4.02) | C$5.44 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.78) | C$5.57 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (C$183) | C$141 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (C$0.10) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (C$36) | C$34 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 563 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 17% 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$3,140
($2,492)
in Tucson, Arizona.
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