Cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 ($16) | $13 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 ($4.58) | $3.27 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 ($1.57) | $0.79 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.18 ($3.31) | $2.17 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.04 ($2.40) | $2.93 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($8) | $5.55 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 ($3.36) | $3.27 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 ($2.98) | $1.63 | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 ($2.70) | $2.07 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($15) | $14 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 ($1.96) | $1.70 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 ($1.53) | $1.91 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 ($1,690) | $1,253 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,241 ($982) | $936 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$133 ($106) | $166 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 ($886) | $989 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$806 ($638) | $769 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 ($52) | $96 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($43) | $48 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$311 ($246) | $299 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 ($77) | $96 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 ($20) | $20 | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 ($48) | $42 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 ($31) | $33 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 ($77) | $82 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 ($93) | $103 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,935 ($18,152) | $21,300 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.39 ($1.10) | $0.58 | + 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 ($53) | $48 | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($7) | $7 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($17) | $8 | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 ($61) | $131 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 ($5.11) | $5.89 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 ($3.04) | $2.89 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.28 ($3.39) | $4.96 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.11 ($2.46) | $3.10 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 ($1.95) | $1.56 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 ($16) | $17 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 ($41) | $44 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($21) | $21 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$117 ($93) | $124 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($76) | $53 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 ($7) | $10 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 ($4.29) | $4.89 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.25) | $4.21 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 ($512) | $432 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 ($0.66) | $0.11 | + 522% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$35 ($28) | $34 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($9) | $6 | + 39% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $3,944 (C$4,983) in Abbotsford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,600 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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