Cost of Living in Abbotsford

Summary of cost of living in Abbotsford, Canada:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,812.7$ (5,177.9C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,036.4$ (1,407.5C$), excluding rent.
  • Abbotsford is 7.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Abbotsford is, on average, 11.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.46 $ 13.18-36.82
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 55.23 $ 44.18-92.04
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.12 $ 9.57-11.05
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) 6.26 $ 5.15-7.36
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) 5.89 $ 5.15-6.63
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.83 $ 2.57-4.79
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) 1.76 $ 1.10-2.58
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) 1.47 $ 0.74-2.39
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.89 $ 1.09-3.67
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) 2.73 $ 2.20-3.68
White Rice (1 kg) 4.72 $ 1.84-7.36
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.58 $ 1.47-4.42
Local Cheese (1 kg) 13.94 $ 8.84-19.15
Chicken Fillets (1 kg) 18.82 $ 10.01-29.45
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) 21.51 $ 8.84-44.18
Apples (1 kg) 6.35 $ 3.12-9.57
Bananas (1 kg) 1.29 $ 1.10-2.21
Oranges (1 kg) 3.81 $ 2.14-7.36
Tomatoes (1 kg) 3.75 $ 2.91-8.10
Potatoes (1 kg) 4.27 $ 1.61-8.12
Onions (1 kg) 2.77 $ 1.59-3.68
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.66 $ 1.47-2.95
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) 1.71 $ 0.71-2.95
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 11.23 $ 6.63-13.25
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) 4.24 $ 2.21-5.89
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) 3.88 $ 1.84-5.89
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 16.57 $ 14.73-18.41
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.76 $ 1.66-3.68
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 47.86 $ 40.50-139.91
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.68 $
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) 2.21 $ 1.47-2.95
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 25.77 $ 14.73-36.82
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.20 $ 1.11-1.31
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 29,144.62 $ 29,144.62-29,144.62
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 19,617.56 $ 18,526.50-20,163.09
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 116.75 $ 73.63-147.27
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 45.10 $ 24.30-92.04
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 70.69 $ 58.91-147.27
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 24.85 $ 11.05-62.59
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 16.57 $ 14.73-18.41
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 11.45 $ 11.05-14.73
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 505.32 $ 294.54-883.62
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 8,099.82 $ 7,363.47-8,836.17
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 54.49 $ 22.09-95.73
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 35.90 $ 18.41-51.54
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 83.21 $ 58.91-110.45
Men's Leather Business Shoes 104.56 $ 44.18-147.27
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,327.83 $ 1,114.15-2,209.04
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,137.66 $ 883.62-1,840.87
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,051.95 $ 1,693.60-2,356.31
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,839.64 $ 1,546.33-2,142.77
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 4,870.63 $ 2,377.79-7,363.47
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,945.39 $
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,206.60 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.72 4.45-5.01

Prices in Abbotsford

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Last update: 18 February 2026
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