Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada vs Limassol, Cyprus
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (€14) | €13 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 (€3.86) | €4.80 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 (€1.32) | €1.48 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.18 (€2.79) | €3.68 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.04 (€2.03) | €1.58 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €3.59 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (€2.83) | €1.77 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 (€2.51) | €0.81 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 (€2.28) | €1.31 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (€13) | €7 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 (€1.65) | €2.17 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 (€1.29) | €1.34 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 (€1,425) | €1,152 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,241 (€828) | €844 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$133 (€89) | €170 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 (€747) | €701 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$806 (€538) | €523 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 (€44) | €79 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (€36) | €28 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 (€208) | €421 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 (€65) | €109 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (€17) | €6 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 (€40) | €63 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 (€26) | €35 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (€65) | €71 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 (€78) | €89 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,942 (€15,311) | €15,286 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.39 (€0.93) | €1.21 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (€45) | €42 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €12 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (€5.51) | €4.55 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (€15) | €14 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (€51) | €50 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (€4.31) | €3.53 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 (€2.57) | €3.60 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.28 (€2.86) | €3.64 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.11 (€2.08) | €1.97 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (€1.64) | €2.40 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (€13) | €13 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (€35) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €17 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$117 (€78) | €26 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (€64) | €44 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 (€3.62) | €2.93 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.42) | €2.96 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 (€432) | €504 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 (€0.55) | €0.09 | + 535% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$35 (€24) | €59 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (€7) | €4.77 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus)
For example, you would need at least €3,546 (C$5,313) in Abbotsford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Limassol.
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