Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$14 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (C$4.96) | C$5.67 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (C$1.13) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.73 (C$4.69) | C$4.13 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.74 (C$3.45) | C$2.54 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (C$3.84) | C$3.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (C$1.76) | C$3.02 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (C$2.72) | C$2.26 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.09 (C$2.63) | C$2.18 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (C$2.31) | C$1.87 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (C$2,030) | C$1,186 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,022 (C$1,285) | C$982 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (C$300) | C$104 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $995 (C$1,251) | C$919 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (C$942) | C$695 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (C$170) | C$64 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (C$63) | C$39 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $457 (C$575) | C$393 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (C$144) | C$111 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$21) | C$25 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$60) | C$61 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (C$92) | C$95 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$118) | C$87 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,200 (C$35,467) | C$23,851 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (C$1.02) | C$1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (C$46) | C$47 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$7 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (C$109) | C$85 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (C$4.05) | C$2.88 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (C$5.92) | C$3.82 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (C$3.87) | C$3.16 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (C$2.67) | C$2.53 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$58) | C$45 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (C$132) | C$84 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (C$88) | C$89 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.70 (C$5.91) | C$5.72 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (C$5.73) | C$5.43 | + 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (C$176) | C$141 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.30) | C$1.04 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (C$41) | C$34 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,842
($3,055)
in Bakersfield, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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