Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (C$4.72) | C$5.84 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (C$1.26) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (C$4.25) | C$4.48 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (C$3.64) | C$3.04 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (C$4.17) | C$4.24 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (C$1.71) | C$3.76 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (C$3.55) | C$3.41 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$19 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.59 (C$2.10) | C$2.48 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (C$2.31) | C$1.93 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (C$2,001) | C$2,136 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,029 (C$1,361) | C$1,241 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (C$263) | C$133 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,153 (C$1,524) | C$1,120 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $791 (C$1,046) | C$806 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $123 (C$163) | C$66 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$68) | C$54 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $388 (C$513) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$160) | C$97 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$24) | C$25 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (C$64) | C$60 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (C$180) | C$117 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,427 (C$30,977) | C$22,935 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (C$1.19) | C$1.42 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (C$51) | C$67 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$31) | C$22 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (C$126) | C$77 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (C$3.94) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.91 (C$3.85) | C$3.11 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (C$2.71) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$26) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$57) | C$52 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$30) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (C$161) | C$117 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (C$5.47) | C$5.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (C$7) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (C$566) | C$647 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (C$43) | C$35 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 208 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,613 ($5,001) in Bakersfield, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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