Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| 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 | $4.35 (C$5.75) | C$5.84 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (C$1.26) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (C$4.48) | C$4.48 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.81 (C$5.04) | C$3.04 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (C$3.99) | C$4.24 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (C$2.04) | C$3.76 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (C$4.28) | C$3.41 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.85 (C$2.45) | C$2.48 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.87 (C$3.80) | C$1.93 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,813 (C$2,397) | C$2,136 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,540 (C$2,036) | C$1,241 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (C$274) | C$133 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,517 (C$2,006) | C$1,120 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,154 (C$1,526) | C$806 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (C$158) | C$66 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (C$84) | C$54 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $368 (C$486) | C$311 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$26) | C$25 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$66) | C$60 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (C$57) | C$39 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$113) | C$98 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (C$125) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,703 (C$32,658) | C$22,935 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (C$1.34) | C$1.42 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (C$126) | C$67 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$36) | C$22 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (C$151) | C$77 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.98 (C$5.26) | C$3.85 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (C$5.52) | C$3.11 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (C$2.91) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$27) | C$20 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$64) | C$52 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$34) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (C$215) | C$117 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (C$101) | C$96 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$567) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (C$0.40) | C$0.83 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (C$72) | C$35 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$13) | C$11 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,819 ($6,671) in Sacramento, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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