- 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 | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 ($13) | $10 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 ($7) | $3.24 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.67 ($2.16) | $0.73 | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.61 ($2.93) | $2.60 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.38 ($4.37) | $2.62 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($9) | $5.38 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.06 ($3.30) | $3.07 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.56 ($1.27) | $1.27 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.27 ($3.47) | $1.75 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($14) | $8 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.48 ($2.02) | $2.12 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.31 ($1.88) | $1.83 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,860 ($1,511) | $1,164 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,387 ($1,126) | $992 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$235 ($191) | $141 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,078 ($875) | $806 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$693 ($563) | $650 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$173 ($140) | $112 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$78 ($63) | $36 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$437 ($355) | $429 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$110 ($90) | $145 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$14 ($11) | $17 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 ($58) | $40 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$50 ($41) | $44 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 ($101) | $68 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 ($109) | $93 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 65% 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 ($25,126) | $20,708 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 ($0.93) | $0.55 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$73 ($59) | $28 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $5.39 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 ($20) | $22 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 ($65) | $80 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 ($6) | $5.91 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.54 ($3.69) | $3.63 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.99 ($4.06) | $5.06 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.47 ($2.00) | $3.37 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 ($2.21) | $1.97 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 ($18) | $16 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$45 ($37) | $39 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($21) | $22 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$91 ($74) | $111 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$106 ($86) | $40 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 ($7) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.76 ($3.87) | $3.97 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.77 ($4.68) | $4.00 | + 17% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$492 ($400) | $479 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.05 ($0.04) | $0.10 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$81 ($66) | $35 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 554 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,395
(C$5,412)
in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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