Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$18) | C$15 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (C$5.68) | C$5.69 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (C$1.24) | C$2.17 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.47 (C$5.64) | C$4.84 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.37 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (C$4.93) | C$4.00 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (C$2.47) | C$3.31 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (C$2.71) | C$3.07 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$20) | C$16 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (C$2.44) | C$2.51 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (C$3.16) | C$2.07 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,729 (C$4,700) | C$1,576 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,874 (C$3,623) | C$1,122 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (C$213) | C$109 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,551 (C$3,215) | C$1,019 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,093 (C$2,638) | C$774 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $130 (C$164) | C$66 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$62) | C$40 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $469 (C$591) | C$377 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (C$165) | C$98 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (C$42) | C$23 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (C$56) | C$59 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (C$64) | C$40 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (C$106) | C$93 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (C$151) | C$92 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,838 (C$28,784) | C$22,749 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (C$1.14) | C$1.26 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $105 (C$133) | C$65 | + 104% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$25) | C$31 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (C$28) | C$20 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (C$179) | C$96 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$11) | C$6 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.11 (C$5.18) | C$3.72 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.28 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.81 (C$3.54) | C$3.09 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (C$2.80) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$28) | C$19 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (C$59) | C$46 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$32) | C$26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $176 (C$221) | C$101 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (C$110) | C$87 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$540) | C$549 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.31) | C$1.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (C$92) | C$35 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 544 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,965
($6,320)
in Mountain View, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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