Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (C$1.35) | C$2.05 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.72 (C$4.94) | C$4.81 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.69 (C$8) | C$2.90 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.92 (C$5.20) | C$4.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (C$2.06) | C$3.34 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.75 (C$1.00) | C$3.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$23) | C$16 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.30 (C$3.05) | C$2.41 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (C$3.21) | C$2.01 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,374 (C$4,477) | C$1,651 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,663 (C$3,533) | C$1,142 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $98 (C$130) | C$102 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,064 (C$2,738) | C$1,038 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,495 (C$1,984) | C$779 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $68 (C$90) | C$66 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $65 (C$86) | C$39 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $293 (C$388) | C$351 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (C$127) | C$86 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$32) | C$22 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (C$69) | C$59 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (C$44) | C$40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (C$94) | C$93 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (C$161) | C$92 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,815 (C$24,964) | C$22,749 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (C$1.24) | C$1.27 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$106) | C$67 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$25) | C$31 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$21) | C$20 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (C$126) | C$82 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.33 (C$5.75) | C$3.72 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.02 (C$4.01) | C$3.09 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$30) | C$19 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$61) | C$46 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$32) | C$26 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (C$180) | C$101 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$8 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.48 (C$4.62) | C$5.34 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (C$570) | C$549 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$72) | C$35 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,747
($5,839)
in Oakland, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,300
in Abbotsford.
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