- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Washington D.C.
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$14 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (C$4.86) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.19) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (C$3.96) | C$4.08 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (C$5.92) | C$2.62 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (C$6) | C$3.73 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (C$2.83) | C$2.89 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$16 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (C$2.38) | C$2.31 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (C$4.28) | C$1.76 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (C$5,544) | C$1,186 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (C$2,880) | C$982 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (C$218) | C$117 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (C$2,642) | C$919 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (C$1,773) | C$695 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (C$109) | C$64 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$61) | C$39 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $380 (C$479) | C$392 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (C$163) | C$111 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$19) | C$10 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (C$39) | C$26 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (C$47) | C$61 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (C$38) | C$41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$107) | C$95 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (C$109) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 252% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 252% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (C$20,475) | C$22,684 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (C$1.18) | C$1.19 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (C$290) | C$47 | + 510% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (C$13) | C$8 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (C$149) | C$85 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (C$4.13) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (C$3.88) | C$3.21 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (C$2.05) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (C$36) | C$19 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$63) | C$43 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$27 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (C$213) | C$84 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (C$94) | C$93 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$16) | C$9 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (C$5.35) | C$5.44 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 (C$166) | C$141 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (C$0.08) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (C$89) | C$34 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,169
($4,896)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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