- 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$18) | C$14 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (C$4.74) | C$5.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.19) | C$2.40 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (C$3.86) | C$4.13 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (C$5.77) | C$2.54 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (C$6) | C$3.55 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (C$2.76) | C$2.26 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$15 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (C$2.36) | C$2.18 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (C$4.17) | C$1.87 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (C$5,403) | C$1,186 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (C$2,807) | C$982 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (C$213) | C$104 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (C$2,575) | C$919 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (C$1,728) | C$695 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (C$106) | C$64 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$59) | C$39 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (C$455) | C$393 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (C$143) | C$111 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (C$19) | C$10 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (C$38) | C$25 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (C$46) | C$61 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (C$37) | C$41 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$107) | C$95 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (C$106) | C$87 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (C$19,953) | C$23,851 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (C$1.15) | C$1.19 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (C$282) | C$47 | + 495% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (C$13) | C$7 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (C$139) | C$85 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$9) | C$6 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (C$4.03) | C$2.88 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (C$3.85) | C$3.16 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (C$2.00) | C$2.53 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (C$36) | C$19 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (C$58) | C$45 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $161 (C$197) | C$84 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (C$92) | C$89 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$16) | C$9 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (C$5.22) | C$5.72 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 13% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $463 (C$568) | C$850 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (C$0.07) | C$1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (C$87) | C$34 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,432
($5,238)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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