- 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 | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (C$4.92) | C$5.69 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (C$1.17) | C$2.17 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (C$4.01) | C$4.84 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (C$6.00) | C$2.90 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (C$6) | C$4.00 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (C$7) | C$3.31 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (C$2.87) | C$3.07 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$16 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (C$2.45) | C$2.51 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (C$4.34) | C$2.07 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (C$5,613) | C$1,576 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (C$2,916) | C$1,122 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (C$221) | C$109 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (C$2,675) | C$1,019 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (C$1,795) | C$774 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (C$110) | C$66 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$62) | C$40 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $300 (C$382) | C$377 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$126) | C$98 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$20) | C$9 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$35) | C$23 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (C$48) | C$59 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (C$38) | C$40 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$111) | C$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (C$111) | C$92 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (C$20,728) | C$22,749 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (C$1.20) | C$1.26 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (C$293) | C$65 | + 351% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (C$33) | C$31 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (C$156) | C$96 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (C$4.36) | C$3.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (C$4.70) | C$3.09 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (C$2.30) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (C$34) | C$19 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (C$60) | C$46 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$31) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (C$207) | C$101 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (C$96) | C$87 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (C$5.42) | C$5.53 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (C$545) | C$549 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (C$90) | C$35 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,113 prices entered by 382 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,262
($7,261)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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