Cost of living in Windsor (Canada) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Windsor (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Windsor | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 | C$10 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 | C$5.78 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.75 | C$1.98 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.79 | C$4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.54 | C$3.17 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.70 | C$4.24 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.12 | C$3.76 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.03 | C$3.41 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 | C$19 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 | C$2.48 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.90 | C$1.93 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Windsor (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Windsor | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,419 | C$2,136 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,040 | C$1,241 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 | C$124 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,091 | C$1,120 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$675 | C$805 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$157 | C$66 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 | C$54 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$373 | C$311 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$121 | C$97 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 | C$25 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Windsor (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Windsor | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$55 | C$60 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 | C$39 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$104 | C$98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$127 | C$117 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Windsor (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Windsor | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,284 | C$22,942 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.25 | C$1.40 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$85 | C$67 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Windsor (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Windsor | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$162 | C$77 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 | C$6 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.08 | C$3.85 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.99 | C$4.33 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.52 | C$3.16 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.22 | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 | C$20 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Windsor (Canada) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Windsor | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 | C$51 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 | C$27 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$101 | C$135 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 | C$96 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.97 | C$5.42 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.27 | C$7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 | C$37 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 58 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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