Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.20 (C$4.00) | C$5.78 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (C$0.94) | C$1.98 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.48 (C$3.10) | C$4.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.34 (C$4.17) | C$3.04 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.04 (C$2.56) | C$4.24 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.06 (C$1.33) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (C$3.75) | C$3.41 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (C$2.35) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.62 (C$2.03) | C$1.93 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,504 (C$1,881) | C$2,136 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,241 (C$1,552) | C$1,241 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (C$165) | C$133 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,255 (C$1,570) | C$1,120 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $937 (C$1,173) | C$806 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $384 (C$480) | C$66 | + 625% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$64) | C$54 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (C$382) | C$311 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (C$184) | C$97 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$57) | C$60 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (C$70) | C$39 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (C$91) | C$98 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (C$133) | C$117 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,892 (C$26,138) | C$22,942 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.94) | C$1.39 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (C$81) | C$67 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (C$21) | C$22 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (C$168) | C$77 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (C$3.71) | C$3.85 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.90 (C$4.88) | C$4.28 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (C$3.75) | C$3.11 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (C$2.18) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$25) | C$20 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$58) | C$52 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (C$154) | C$117 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (C$5.63) | C$5.42 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.57 (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$536) | C$647 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (C$62) | C$35 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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