Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (C$5.09) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (C$0.98) | C$2.31 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.97 (C$4.95) | C$4.13 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (C$3.79) | C$2.54 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.47 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.89 (C$3.61) | C$3.55 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (C$1.54) | C$3.02 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (C$3.76) | C$2.26 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (C$2.21) | C$2.18 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (C$2.97) | C$1.87 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,821 (C$2,270) | C$1,209 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,321 (C$1,647) | C$1,030 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (C$248) | C$104 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,093 (C$1,362) | C$919 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $933 (C$1,163) | C$695 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $134 (C$167) | C$64 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (C$59) | C$39 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $414 (C$516) | C$393 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (C$158) | C$111 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$21) | C$25 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$52) | C$58 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (C$56) | C$41 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$107) | C$96 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (C$140) | C$87 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,096 (C$25,045) | C$23,851 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.93) | C$1.19 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (C$60) | C$47 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$32) | C$20 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (C$106) | C$80 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.74 (C$3.41) | C$2.88 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.31 (C$4.13) | C$3.82 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (C$4.41) | C$3.16 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (C$2.58) | C$2.53 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$46) | C$45 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $130 (C$162) | C$84 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (C$70) | C$89 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (C$5.58) | C$5.72 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 46% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $767 (C$956) | C$850 | + 13% | |
| 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 | $30 (C$37) | C$34 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.80 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,643
($3,726)
in Riverside, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,000
in Abbotsford.
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