Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (C$1.33) | C$2.17 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.72 (C$4.78) | C$4.84 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.00 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (C$5.99) | C$4.00 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (C$2.07) | C$3.31 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.75 (C$0.96) | C$3.07 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$16 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.29 (C$2.94) | C$2.51 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (C$2.66) | C$2.07 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,374 (C$4,331) | C$1,576 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,663 (C$3,418) | C$1,122 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $111 (C$142) | C$109 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,064 (C$2,649) | C$1,019 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,495 (C$1,920) | C$774 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $68 (C$88) | C$66 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $65 (C$83) | C$40 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $273 (C$350) | C$377 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (C$122) | C$98 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$32) | C$23 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (C$66) | C$59 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (C$42) | C$40 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (C$91) | C$93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (C$156) | C$92 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,815 (C$24,151) | C$22,749 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (C$1.15) | C$1.27 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$103) | C$65 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$24) | C$31 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (C$122) | C$96 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.33 (C$5.56) | C$3.72 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.02 (C$3.87) | C$3.09 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (C$2.48) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$30) | C$19 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$54) | C$46 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (C$176) | C$101 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$64) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.48 (C$4.47) | C$5.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (C$552) | C$549 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$70) | C$35 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,630
($5,165)
in Oakland, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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