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Cost of living in Windsor, Canada compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Windsor (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 | C$15 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6.00 | C$5.69 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.16 | C$2.17 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.12 | C$4.84 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.26 | C$2.90 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 | C$4.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.74 | C$3.31 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.71 | C$3.07 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 | C$16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.14 | C$2.51 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.12 | C$2.07 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Windsor (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,191 | C$1,576 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$897 | C$1,122 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$199 | C$109 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,055 | C$1,019 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$696 | C$774 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$129 | C$66 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$42 | C$40 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$429 | C$377 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$240 | C$98 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 | C$23 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Windsor (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 | C$59 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$52 | C$40 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$95 | C$93 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$95 | C$92 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Windsor (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,615 | C$22,749 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.10 | C$1.27 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$72 | C$65 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Windsor (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$90 | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.57 | C$3.72 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.82 | C$2.83 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.65 | C$3.09 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.71 | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 | C$19 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Windsor (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 | C$46 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 | C$26 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$136 | C$101 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$94 | C$87 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.80 | C$5.53 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.69 | C$5.67 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$49 | C$35 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 | C$10 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 325 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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