Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (AU$23) | AU$18 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 (AU$7) | AU$5.57 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 (AU$2.24) | AU$1.43 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.18 (AU$4.72) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.17 (AU$3.57) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (AU$4.79) | AU$4.40 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 (AU$4.25) | AU$3.51 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 (AU$3.85) | AU$5.22 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (AU$22) | AU$21 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 (AU$2.80) | AU$3.51 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 (AU$2.18) | AU$2.58 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abbotsford | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 (AU$2,412) | AU$2,541 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,257 (AU$1,420) | AU$1,571 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$124 (AU$140) | AU$208 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 (AU$1,264) | AU$1,462 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$805 (AU$909) | AU$1,139 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 (AU$75) | AU$180 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (AU$61) | AU$63 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 (AU$352) | AU$725 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 (AU$109) | AU$215 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$11 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (AU$28) | AU$30 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 (AU$68) | AU$93 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 (AU$44) | AU$52 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (AU$110) | AU$128 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 (AU$132) | AU$111 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,942 (AU$25,906) | AU$27,952 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (AU$1.89) | AU$1.66 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (AU$75) | AU$108 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$27 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (AU$25) | AU$18 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (AU$87) | AU$70 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 (AU$4.34) | AU$4.95 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.33 (AU$4.88) | AU$5.53 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 (AU$3.57) | AU$2.66 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (AU$2.78) | AU$3.81 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (AU$22) | AU$27 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 36% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abbotsford | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (AU$58) | AU$65 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (AU$30) | AU$36 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$135 (AU$153) | AU$114 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (AU$108) | AU$114 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 (AU$6) | AU$4.93 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 (AU$730) | AU$720 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.24 (AU$0.27) | AU$1.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$37 (AU$42) | AU$59 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$30 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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