Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abbotsford | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (33 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (16 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 (3.21 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.18 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.17 (5.13 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (16 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (7 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 (6 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 (5.53 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (31 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 (4.01 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 (3.13 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abbotsford | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 (3,460 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,257 (2,037 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$124 (201 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 (1,813 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$805 (1,304 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 (107 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (88 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 (504 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 (157 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (16 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (41 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 443% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 (98 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 (63 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (158 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 (190 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abbotsford | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,942 (37,160 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (2.71 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (108 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 12 FJ$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abbotsford | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (13 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (35 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (125 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 307% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (10 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 (6 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.33 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 (5.12 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (3.99 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (32 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 80% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abbotsford | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (83 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (43 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$135 (219 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 448% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (155 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (16 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 (1,048 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 (1.34 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 693% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$37 (60 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (18 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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