- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United States
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 ($13) | $10 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 ($7) | $3.25 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.85 ($2.25) | $0.72 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 ($3.02) | $2.60 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.38 ($4.24) | $2.49 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | $4.93 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.06 ($3.20) | $3.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.56 ($1.23) | $1.22 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.15 ($3.27) | $1.75 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($14) | $8 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.49 ($1.96) | $1.82 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.40 ($1.89) | $1.81 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,545 ($1,218) | $1,164 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,101 ($868) | $992 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$235 ($185) | $138 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,078 ($849) | $806 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$693 ($547) | $650 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$173 ($136) | $117 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$78 ($61) | $36 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$437 ($344) | $434 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$110 ($87) | $134 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$14 ($11) | $18 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 3% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 ($56) | $40 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$50 ($39) | $44 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 ($97) | $68 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$129 ($102) | $93 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,935 ($24,381) | $20,708 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 ($0.91) | $0.59 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 ($50) | $28 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $5.08 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 ($19) | $22 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 ($63) | $87 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 ($5.84) | $6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.59 ($3.61) | $3.78 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.79 ($3.77) | $4.71 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.47 ($1.94) | $2.34 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 ($2.15) | $1.95 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 ($16) | $16 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$45 ($35) | $37 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($20) | $22 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$91 ($72) | $114 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 ($84) | $40 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 ($5.77) | $9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.43 ($3.49) | $3.97 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.47 ($4.31) | $4.00 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$602 ($475) | $435 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 ($0.13) | $0.10 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$73 ($58) | $35 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($9) | $7 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,849
(C$4,884)
in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,200
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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