Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$15 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.68 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (C$1.31) | C$2.05 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.91 (C$7) | C$4.81 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.37 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 (C$5.55) | C$4.00 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (C$2.65) | C$3.34 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (C$2.86) | C$3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$23) | C$16 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (C$2.49) | C$2.41 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (C$3.50) | C$2.01 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,630 (C$4,824) | C$1,651 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,878 (C$3,824) | C$1,142 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (C$258) | C$102 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,665 (C$3,541) | C$1,038 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,159 (C$2,870) | C$779 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $136 (C$181) | C$66 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$61) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $480 (C$638) | C$351 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (C$171) | C$86 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (C$47) | C$22 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$62) | C$59 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (C$74) | C$40 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (C$112) | C$93 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (C$159) | C$92 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,216 (C$30,852) | C$22,749 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (C$1.26) | C$1.27 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $114 (C$151) | C$67 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$31) | C$31 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (C$170) | C$82 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$6 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 (C$5.71) | C$3.72 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.71 (C$3.60) | C$3.09 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (C$2.76) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$30) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (C$65) | C$46 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$35) | C$26 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $302 (C$401) | C$101 | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (C$123) | C$85 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$14) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$570) | C$549 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.27) | C$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (C$94) | C$35 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,789
($6,614)
in Mountain View, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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