Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$15 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.64 (C$4.66) | C$5.69 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (C$1.17) | C$2.17 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.52 (C$4.51) | C$4.84 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.90 (C$3.71) | C$2.90 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (C$4.05) | C$4.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (C$1.73) | C$3.31 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (C$3.14) | C$3.07 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (C$2.68) | C$2.51 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (C$2.18) | C$2.07 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,625 (C$2,080) | C$1,576 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,032 (C$1,322) | C$1,122 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 (C$331) | C$109 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,063 (C$1,361) | C$1,019 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $769 (C$985) | C$774 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (C$171) | C$66 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$70) | C$40 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (C$534) | C$377 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (C$159) | C$98 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$22) | C$23 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$59) | C$59 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (C$46) | C$40 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$104) | C$93 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (C$134) | C$92 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,755 (C$34,254) | C$22,749 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.95) | C$1.27 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (C$47) | C$65 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$30) | C$20 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (C$123) | C$96 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (C$4.01) | C$3.72 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.66 (C$5.96) | C$2.83 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (C$3.75) | C$3.09 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (C$2.69) | C$2.46 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$23) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$56) | C$46 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (C$126) | C$101 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (C$89) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (C$5.92) | C$5.53 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$548) | C$549 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (C$0.29) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (C$42) | C$35 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 431 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,736
($3,699)
in Bakersfield, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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