Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.06 (C$5.38) | C$5.84 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (C$1.15) | C$1.85 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.98 (C$5.27) | C$4.50 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.91 (C$3.85) | C$3.04 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.90 (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (C$4.52) | C$4.24 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (C$1.75) | C$3.76 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (C$3.30) | C$3.41 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (C$15) | C$18 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (C$2.72) | C$2.48 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.53 (C$3.35) | C$1.93 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,937 (C$2,567) | C$2,136 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,706 (C$2,261) | C$1,241 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (C$223) | C$133 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 (C$1,764) | C$1,120 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,121 (C$1,485) | C$806 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $159 (C$211) | C$66 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$56) | C$50 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $243 (C$322) | C$322 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$116) | C$96 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$56) | C$61 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (C$55) | C$38 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$106) | C$96 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (C$147) | C$112 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,989 (C$27,814) | C$22,935 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (C$1.27) | C$1.39 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (C$64) | C$67 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$34) | C$22 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (C$138) | C$77 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.56 (C$3.39) | C$3.78 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.03 (C$5.34) | C$4.28 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (C$3.97) | C$3.11 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (C$2.42) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$55) | C$50 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$35) | C$27 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (C$162) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (C$68) | C$94 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (C$6) | C$5.25 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (C$8) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $436 (C$577) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (C$44) | C$36 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 322 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,356 ($4,796) in Riverside, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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