Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.84 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (C$1.55) | C$1.98 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (C$7) | C$4.48 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.60 (C$6) | C$3.04 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (C$4.69) | C$4.24 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (C$2.65) | C$3.76 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (C$3.58) | C$3.41 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (C$2.70) | C$2.48 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (C$3.74) | C$1.93 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,816 (C$5,047) | C$2,136 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,731 (C$3,612) | C$1,241 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (C$253) | C$133 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,634 (C$3,483) | C$1,120 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,008 (C$2,656) | C$806 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (C$133) | C$66 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (C$84) | C$54 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $332 (C$439) | C$311 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (C$177) | C$97 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (C$28) | C$25 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (C$71) | C$60 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (C$69) | C$39 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$138) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $204 (C$269) | C$117 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,942 (C$32,981) | C$22,935 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (C$1.31) | C$1.42 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (C$133) | C$67 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$24) | C$22 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (C$174) | C$77 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (C$15) | C$6 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.51 (C$5.96) | C$3.85 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.30 (C$5.68) | C$3.11 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (C$3.10) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$30) | C$20 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (C$62) | C$52 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$35) | C$26 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (C$219) | C$117 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (C$134) | C$96 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.04 (C$5.34) | C$5.42 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$573) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (C$108) | C$35 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$11 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$10,598 ($8,015) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
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