Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (C$5.65) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (C$1.04) | C$2.38 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.34 (C$5.75) | C$4.08 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (C$4.05) | C$2.62 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.59 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (C$3.66) | C$3.73 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (C$1.71) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (C$4.00) | C$2.89 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (C$2.34) | C$2.31 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (C$3.30) | C$1.76 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,657 (C$2,197) | C$1,186 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,368 (C$1,815) | C$982 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (C$276) | C$117 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,140 (C$1,513) | C$919 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $893 (C$1,184) | C$695 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (C$179) | C$64 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$63) | C$39 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $428 (C$568) | C$392 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$161) | C$111 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$24) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$50) | C$61 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$57) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$115) | C$95 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (C$143) | C$87 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,262 (C$26,875) | C$22,684 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.97) | C$1.19 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (C$65) | C$47 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (C$34) | C$20 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (C$113) | C$85 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.74 (C$3.63) | C$3.90 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.31 (C$4.39) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (C$4.42) | C$3.21 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (C$2.64) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$48) | C$43 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$30) | C$27 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $127 (C$168) | C$84 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (C$76) | C$93 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.32 (C$5.73) | C$5.44 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.40 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $160 (C$212) | C$141 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (C$0.33) | C$2.00 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (C$42) | C$34 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.51 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,804
($2,868)
in Riverside, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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