Cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Virginia Beach, Virginia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.19 (C$5.62) | C$5.78 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (C$1.22) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (C$3.02) | C$4.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.53 (C$4.74) | C$3.17 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (C$4.66) | C$4.24 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (C$2.36) | C$3.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.54 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$19 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (C$2.62) | C$2.48 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (C$2.73) | C$1.93 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Virginia Beach, Virginia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,859 (C$2,492) | C$2,136 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,299 (C$1,741) | C$1,257 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $255 (C$341) | C$124 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,218 (C$1,633) | C$1,120 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $782 (C$1,048) | C$805 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $187 (C$251) | C$66 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (C$63) | C$54 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $268 (C$359) | C$311 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $157 (C$211) | C$97 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$37) | C$25 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Virginia Beach, Virginia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$64) | C$60 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $66 (C$88) | C$39 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$119) | C$98 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (C$153) | C$117 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Virginia Beach, Virginia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,182 (C$33,764) | C$22,942 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.17) | C$1.67 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (C$83) | C$67 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Virginia Beach, Virginia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (C$151) | C$77 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.39 (C$5.89) | C$3.85 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (C$5.41) | C$3.16 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (C$2.90) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Virginia Beach, Virginia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (C$70) | C$51 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$31) | C$27 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (C$180) | C$135 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (C$126) | C$96 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$17) | C$10 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (C$570) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (C$0.63) | C$0.24 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (C$39) | C$37 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.94 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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