Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$18) | C$14 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.93 (C$5.23) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (C$1.22) | C$2.38 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.08 (C$5.44) | C$4.08 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.89 (C$3.84) | C$2.62 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (C$4.10) | C$3.73 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (C$2.01) | C$2.90 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (C$2.88) | C$2.89 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$16 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (C$2.62) | C$2.31 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (C$2.67) | C$1.76 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (C$2,150) | C$1,186 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,022 (C$1,361) | C$982 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $281 (C$375) | C$117 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $995 (C$1,325) | C$919 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (C$998) | C$695 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (C$180) | C$64 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$61) | C$39 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $453 (C$604) | C$392 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (C$149) | C$111 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$21) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$64) | C$61 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (C$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (C$99) | C$95 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$125) | C$87 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,200 (C$37,564) | C$22,684 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (C$1.09) | C$1.19 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (C$47) | C$47 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (C$33) | C$20 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (C$126) | C$85 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (C$4.29) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 (C$4.16) | C$3.21 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (C$2.85) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$56) | C$43 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$30) | C$27 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (C$140) | C$84 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$89) | C$93 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.70 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (C$186) | C$141 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.31) | C$2.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (C$45) | C$34 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,124
($3,096)
in Bakersfield, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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