Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$14 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.33 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (C$1.29) | C$2.40 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.72 (C$4.59) | C$4.13 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.94 (C$4.86) | C$2.54 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (C$5.65) | C$3.55 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (C$1.80) | C$3.02 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.75 (C$0.93) | C$2.26 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$15 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (C$2.47) | C$2.18 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (C$2.43) | C$1.87 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,374 (C$4,163) | C$1,186 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,663 (C$3,285) | C$982 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 (C$175) | C$104 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,064 (C$2,546) | C$919 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,495 (C$1,845) | C$695 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (C$86) | C$64 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $65 (C$80) | C$39 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $284 (C$350) | C$393 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$112) | C$111 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$30) | C$25 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (C$64) | C$61 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (C$41) | C$41 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (C$87) | C$95 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (C$150) | C$87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,815 (C$23,214) | C$23,851 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.04) | C$1.19 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$99) | C$47 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$12) | C$7 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (C$103) | C$85 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.43 (C$5.46) | C$2.88 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (C$3.62) | C$3.16 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (C$2.46) | C$2.53 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$28) | C$19 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$51) | C$45 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$30) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (C$167) | C$84 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$62) | C$89 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.48 (C$4.29) | C$5.72 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $474 (C$585) | C$850 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$67) | C$34 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.234
CAD
/
USD
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in London is 252% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Osaka is 23% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in LA is 21% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 23% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Sydney is 4% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Eugene, Oregon (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Fresno, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sacramento, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States)
Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,165
($4,186)
in Oakland, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
Recent Prices Added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Santiago de Cali costs COL$750 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Vaduz costs CHF 20 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in San Antonio, Texas costs $33,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Kamloops costs C$15 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £661 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in Bucharest costs 70 lei (about 2 hours ago)