Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 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 ($4.60) | $3.27 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$1.98 ($1.58) | $0.80 | 98% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.18 ($3.32) | $2.02 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$3.04 ($2.42) | $2.93 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$10 ($8) | $5.55 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.24 ($3.37) | $3.27 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$3.76 ($2.99) | $1.63 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$3.41 ($2.71) | $2.07 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$19 ($15) | $14 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.48 ($1.97) | $1.70 | 16% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$1.93 ($1.54) | $1.91 | 19% |
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Abbotsford (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,136 ($1,698) | $1,253 | 36% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,241 ($987) | $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 ($890) | $989 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$806 ($641) | $769 | 17% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$66 ($53) | $96 | 45% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$54 ($43) | $48 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$311 ($248) | $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 in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Abbotsford (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 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 ($78) | $82 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$117 ($93) | $103 | 9% |
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Abbotsford (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$22,942 ($18,242) | $21,300 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.39 ($1.11) | $0.58 | 91% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$67 ($53) | $48 | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $13 | - |
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Abbotsford (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$8 ($7) | $7 | 9% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$22 ($17) | $8 | 109% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$77 ($61) | $131 | 53% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$6 ($5.13) | $5.89 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$3.85 ($3.06) | $2.89 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$4.28 ($3.41) | $4.96 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.11 ($2.47) | $3.10 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.46 ($1.96) | $1.56 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$20 ($16) | $17 | 8% |
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Abbotsford (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 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 ($4.31) | $4.89 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 ($5.27) | $4.21 | 25% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$647 ($514) | $432 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.83 ($0.66) | $0.11 | 525% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$35 ($28) | $34 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$11 ($9) | $6 | 39% |
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For example, you would need at least $4,294 (C$5,401) in Abbotsford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,900 in Memphis, Tennessee.