Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 | C$23 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 | C$13 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 | C$6 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.74 | C$2.41 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 | C$4.70 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$7 | C$3.95 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 | C$11 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.92 | C$4.85 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.67 | C$3.95 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.68 | C$3.50 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 | C$20 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$4.17 | C$2.68 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$4.15 | C$2.16 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,704 | C$2,300 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,655 | C$1,599 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$142 | C$120 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,862 | C$1,347 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,286 | C$985 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$80 | C$69 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$80 | C$60 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$468 | C$311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$277 | C$140 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 | C$10 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$36 | C$26 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$91 | C$70 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$140 | C$105 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$180 | C$120 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,718 | C$24,609 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.88 | C$1.69 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$119 | C$60 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 | C$22 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$142 | C$77 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 | C$6 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 | C$4.17 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 | C$4.59 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.62 | C$3.11 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.95 | C$3.02 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$39 | C$22 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 | C$61 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$231 | C$118 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$132 | C$97 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 | C$12 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.73 | C$4.71 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 | C$7 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$818 | C$647 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 | C$0.24 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 | C$38 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$21 | C$13 | + 68% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 580 prices entered by 72 different people.
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