Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.63 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (C$1.38) | C$2.17 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (C$3.38) | C$4.84 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (C$5.67) | C$2.90 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (C$5.27) | C$4.00 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (C$6) | C$3.31 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (C$2.99) | C$3.07 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.06 (C$2.61) | C$2.51 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (C$3.53) | C$2.07 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,636 (C$2,075) | C$1,576 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,292 (C$1,639) | C$1,122 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (C$213) | C$109 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $850 (C$1,078) | C$1,019 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $792 (C$1,004) | C$774 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (C$106) | C$66 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$51) | C$40 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (C$451) | C$377 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (C$172) | C$98 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$16) | C$9 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (C$26) | C$23 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (C$46) | C$59 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (C$55) | C$40 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$101) | C$93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (C$107) | C$92 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,500 (C$33,623) | C$22,749 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (C$1.02) | C$1.26 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (C$127) | C$65 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$23) | C$31 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (C$38) | C$20 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (C$136) | C$96 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (C$3.68) | C$3.72 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (C$4.40) | C$3.09 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$63) | C$46 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (C$217) | C$101 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (C$38) | C$87 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (C$4.80) | C$5.53 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.44) | C$5.67 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (C$548) | C$549 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$68) | C$35 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,014
($4,740)
in Sacramento, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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