Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$22) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.31 (C$1.67) | C$1.98 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.06 (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (C$5.96) | C$3.04 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (C$4.64) | C$4.24 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (C$2.66) | C$3.76 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (C$4.10) | C$3.41 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$19 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (C$2.98) | C$2.48 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (C$3.75) | C$1.93 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,124 (C$5,255) | C$2,136 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,014 (C$3,840) | C$1,241 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (C$216) | C$133 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,882 (C$3,672) | C$1,120 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,183 (C$2,781) | C$806 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (C$139) | C$66 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (C$82) | C$54 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $327 (C$417) | C$311 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (C$158) | C$97 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$35) | C$25 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (C$65) | C$60 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (C$56) | C$39 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $190 (C$243) | C$117 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,942 (C$31,780) | C$22,935 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (C$1.25) | C$1.39 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $116 (C$148) | C$67 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$20) | C$22 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (C$154) | C$77 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (C$15) | C$6 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (C$5.25) | C$3.11 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (C$2.99) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$29) | C$20 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$34) | C$26 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (C$257) | C$117 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (C$121) | C$96 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (C$5.22) | C$5.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$552) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (C$104) | C$35 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$11 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$11,729 ($9,205) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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