Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$18) | C$14 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.01 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.19) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.85 (C$4.84) | C$4.13 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.61 (C$7) | C$2.54 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.73 (C$4.70) | C$3.55 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (C$2.41) | C$3.02 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (C$2.59) | C$2.26 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$20) | C$15 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (C$2.71) | C$2.18 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (C$3.09) | C$1.87 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,007 (C$5,045) | C$1,186 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,024 (C$3,807) | C$982 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (C$229) | C$104 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,717 (C$3,421) | C$919 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,179 (C$2,743) | C$695 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $89 (C$112) | C$64 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (C$70) | C$39 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (C$534) | C$393 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (C$205) | C$111 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (C$44) | C$25 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$60) | C$61 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (C$60) | C$41 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (C$106) | C$95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (C$146) | C$87 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,595 (C$29,705) | C$23,851 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.94) | C$1.19 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $103 (C$130) | C$47 | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$7 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$33) | C$20 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (C$200) | C$85 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$6 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (C$5.19) | C$2.88 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.24 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (C$3.73) | C$3.16 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (C$2.96) | C$2.53 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$29) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$57) | C$45 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (C$205) | C$84 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (C$105) | C$89 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $158 (C$199) | C$141 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (C$85) | C$34 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,609
($5,249)
in Mountain View, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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