Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 ($11) | $10 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.67 ($4.50) | $3.24 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.40 ($1.91) | $0.73 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.13 ($3.28) | $2.60 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.54 ($2.02) | $2.62 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | $5.38 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.55 ($2.82) | $3.07 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.02 ($2.40) | $1.29 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.26 ($1.80) | $1.75 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 ($12) | $8 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.18 ($1.73) | $2.02 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.87 ($1.48) | $1.83 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,186 ($942) | $1,164 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$982 ($780) | $992 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 ($83) | $141 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$919 ($730) | $806 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$695 ($552) | $650 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$64 ($51) | $112 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$39 ($31) | $36 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$393 ($312) | $429 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$111 ($88) | $145 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 ($20) | $17 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$61 ($48) | $40 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 ($32) | $44 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$95 ($76) | $68 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$87 ($69) | $93 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,851 ($18,945) | $20,708 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 ($0.95) | $0.55 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$47 ($38) | $28 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 ($5.95) | $5.39 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($16) | $22 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$85 ($67) | $80 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 ($5.00) | $5.91 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.88 ($2.28) | $3.63 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.82 ($3.03) | $5.25 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 ($2.51) | $3.60 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.53 ($2.01) | $1.97 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 ($15) | $17 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$45 ($36) | $39 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($21) | $22 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$84 ($66) | $111 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$89 ($70) | $40 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 ($7) | $8 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.72 ($4.55) | $3.97 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.43 ($4.31) | $4.00 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$141 ($112) | $127 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.04 ($0.83) | $0.10 | + 727% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$34 ($27) | $35 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 542 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,962
(C$4,988)
in Abbotsford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,700
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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