Cost of Living in Abbotsford

Summary of cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,824.3 (C$5,351.7), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,037.0 (C$1,451.2), excluding rent.
  • Abbotsford is 12.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Abbotsford is, on average, 14.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $15.01 12.79-17.87
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $57.17 42.88-89.33
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $10.35 9.29-10.72
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $6.07 5.00-7.15
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $5.72 5.00-6.43
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $3.87 2.49-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $1.84 1.07-2.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.57 0.71-2.32
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.84 1.05-3.57
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $1.97 1.94-3.11
White Rice (1 lb) $2.08 0.81-3.24
Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.47 1.43-4.29
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.72 3.89-8.43
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $8.29 4.41-9.72
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $12.14 3.89-19.45
Apples (1 lb) $2.80 1.37-4.21
Bananas (1 lb) $0.55 0.49-0.97
Oranges (1 lb) $1.68 0.94-3.24
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.65 1.28-3.57
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.88 0.71-3.57
Onions (1 lb) $1.17 0.70-1.62
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.58 1.43-2.86
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.88 0.69-2.86
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $10.72 6.43-12.15
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $4.12 2.14-5.72
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.76 2.72-5.72
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $16.08 14.29-17.87
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.68 1.61-3.57
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $46.45 39.30-135.77
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.57
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $3.45 2.30-4.60
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $25.01 14.29-35.73
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.24 1.08-1.41
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $28,283.93 28,283.93-28,283.93
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $19,038.22 17,979.38-19,567.64
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $113.08 71.46-142.92
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $43.77 23.58-89.33
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $68.60 57.17-142.92
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $24.12 10.72-60.74
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $16.08 14.29-17.87
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $11.11 10.72-14.29
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $368.02 285.84-428.76
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $7,860.62 7,146.02-8,575.22
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $52.88 21.44-92.90
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $34.84 17.87-50.02
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $80.75 57.17-107.19
Men's Leather Business Shoes $101.47 42.88-142.92
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,288.62 1,081.25-2,143.81
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,104.06 857.52-1,786.50
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,991.36 1,643.58-2,286.73
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,785.31 1,500.66-2,079.49
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $439.13 214.38-663.88
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $265.55
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $3,111.90
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.72 4.45-5.01

Prices in Abbotsford

This city had 97 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
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