Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$14 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.77 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (C$1.27) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.83 (C$5.07) | C$4.08 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.57 (C$7) | C$2.62 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.89 (C$5.16) | C$3.73 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.16 (C$2.86) | C$2.90 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (C$2.83) | C$2.89 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$23) | C$16 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.25 (C$2.99) | C$2.31 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.72 (C$3.61) | C$1.76 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,757 (C$4,983) | C$1,186 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,691 (C$3,569) | C$982 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (C$227) | C$117 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,661 (C$3,530) | C$919 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,072 (C$2,748) | C$695 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (C$107) | C$64 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$72) | C$39 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (C$563) | C$392 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $164 (C$217) | C$111 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (C$46) | C$26 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$63) | C$61 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (C$64) | C$41 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$121) | C$95 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (C$158) | C$87 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,673 (C$31,400) | C$22,684 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.98) | C$1.19 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $103 (C$137) | C$47 | + 189% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$35) | C$20 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (C$195) | C$85 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (C$5.65) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.43 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.09 (C$4.10) | C$3.21 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (C$3.11) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (C$31) | C$19 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (C$62) | C$43 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$33) | C$27 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (C$216) | C$84 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (C$110) | C$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $158 (C$210) | C$141 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.24) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (C$96) | C$34 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,091
($4,592)
in Mountain View, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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