Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, Washington (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver, Washington (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver, Washington (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver, Washington (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver, Washington (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver, Washington (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,269 ($5,810) in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.