Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
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Los Angeles, California (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
$18 (C$22) | C$20 | 10% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
$8 (C$11) | C$10 | 6% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
$5.40 (C$7) | C$5.78 | 17% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
$0.97 (C$1.21) | C$1.98 | 39% |
12 eggs, large | ||
$3.92 (C$4.90) | C$4.18 | 17% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
$3.50 (C$4.38) | C$3.04 | 44% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
$6 (C$8) | C$10 | 24% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
$3.36 (C$4.20) | C$4.24 | 1% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
$1.70 (C$2.13) | C$3.76 | 44% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
$4.23 (C$5.29) | C$3.41 | 55% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
$15 (C$18) | C$19 | 5% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
$2.34 (C$2.93) | C$2.48 | 18% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
$2.88 (C$3.61) | C$1.93 | 87% |
Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Los Angeles, California (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$2,921 (C$3,653) | C$2,136 | 71% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
$2,413 (C$3,018) | C$1,241 | 143% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
$193 (C$241) | C$133 | 81% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$2,368 (C$2,961) | C$1,120 | 165% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
$1,619 (C$2,025) | C$806 | 151% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
$114 (C$143) | C$66 | 115% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
$44 (C$55) | C$54 | 2% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
$283 (C$354) | C$311 | 14% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
$122 (C$152) | C$97 | 58% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
$13 (C$16) | C$10 | 60% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
$20 (C$25) | C$25 | 1% |
Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Los Angeles, California (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
$45 (C$56) | C$60 | 7% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
$48 (C$60) | C$39 | 54% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
$89 (C$111) | C$98 | 14% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
$114 (C$142) | C$117 | 21% |
Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Los Angeles, California (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
$23,683 (C$29,617) | C$22,942 | 29% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
$0.87 (C$1.08) | C$1.39 | 22% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
$94 (C$117) | C$67 | 75% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
$15 (C$18) | - | - |
Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Los Angeles, California (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
$8 (C$10) | C$8 | 16% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
$20 (C$25) | C$22 | 15% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
$116 (C$146) | C$77 | 89% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
$7 (C$9) | C$6 | 41% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
$3.88 (C$4.85) | C$3.85 | 26% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
$6 (C$8) | C$4.28 | 75% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
$4.99 (C$6) | C$3.11 | 101% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
$2.43 (C$3.03) | C$2.46 | 23% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
$26 (C$32) | C$20 | 61% |
Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
Los Angeles, California (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
$49 (C$61) | C$52 | 17% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
$30 (C$37) | C$26 | 42% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
$150 (C$187) | C$117 | 59% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
$78 (C$97) | C$96 | 1% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
$15 (C$19) | C$9 | 102% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
$4.58 (C$5.73) | C$5.42 | 6% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
$6 (C$8) | C$7 | 19% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
$376 (C$470) | C$647 | 27% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
$0.57 (C$0.71) | C$0.83 | 14% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
$54 (C$67) | C$35 | 90% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
$9 (C$11) | C$11 | 5% |
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For example, you would need at least C$8,901 ($7,117) in Los Angeles, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.