Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| 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 | $4.26 (C$5.38) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (C$0.99) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.34 (C$5.47) | C$4.26 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (C$3.86) | C$2.62 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.59 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (C$3.48) | C$3.73 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (C$1.63) | C$2.90 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (C$3.81) | C$2.89 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (C$2.23) | C$2.31 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (C$3.15) | C$1.76 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,657 (C$2,091) | C$1,186 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,280 (C$1,616) | C$982 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (C$263) | C$117 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,140 (C$1,440) | C$919 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $893 (C$1,127) | C$695 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (C$170) | C$64 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$60) | C$39 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $428 (C$540) | C$392 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$153) | C$111 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$23) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$48) | C$61 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$54) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$110) | C$95 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (C$136) | C$87 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,262 (C$25,581) | C$22,684 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.92) | C$1.19 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (C$61) | C$47 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$33) | C$20 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (C$107) | C$85 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.74 (C$3.45) | C$3.90 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.31 (C$4.18) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (C$4.20) | C$3.21 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$46) | C$44 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $127 (C$160) | C$84 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (C$72) | C$90 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.32 (C$5.46) | C$5.98 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.60 (C$7) | C$5.61 | + 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $160 (C$202) | C$141 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.32) | C$2.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (C$40) | C$34 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.51 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,627
($2,873)
in Riverside, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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