Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$20 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (C$1.17) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (C$4.26) | C$4.48 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.30 (C$7) | C$3.04 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (C$5.12) | C$4.24 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (C$2.33) | C$3.76 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.03 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (C$2.50) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (C$2.68) | C$1.93 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,778 (C$3,673) | C$2,136 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,380 (C$3,147) | C$1,241 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (C$216) | C$133 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,163 (C$2,860) | C$1,120 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,632 (C$2,159) | C$806 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (C$140) | C$66 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$65) | C$54 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $383 (C$506) | C$311 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (C$142) | C$97 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$36) | C$25 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (C$77) | C$60 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (C$67) | C$39 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$121) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (C$147) | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,608 (C$28,573) | C$22,935 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (C$0.94) | C$1.42 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (C$205) | C$67 | + 207% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$25) | C$22 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (C$146) | C$77 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (C$4.54) | C$3.85 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.92 (C$3.86) | C$3.11 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$33) | C$20 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (C$76) | C$52 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (C$39) | C$26 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (C$248) | C$117 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $117 (C$155) | C$96 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (C$19) | C$9 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.31 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (C$548) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (C$102) | C$35 | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$10,982 ($8,305) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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