Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.44) | C$2.38 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (C$3.54) | C$4.08 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (C$5.95) | C$2.62 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (C$5.53) | C$3.73 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (C$3.14) | C$2.89 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (C$2.68) | C$2.31 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (C$3.70) | C$1.76 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,636 (C$2,179) | C$1,186 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,292 (C$1,721) | C$982 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (C$224) | C$117 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $850 (C$1,132) | C$919 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $792 (C$1,055) | C$695 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (C$112) | C$64 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$54) | C$39 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $459 (C$611) | C$392 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (C$167) | C$111 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$27) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (C$49) | C$61 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (C$58) | C$41 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$106) | C$95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (C$112) | C$87 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,500 (C$35,299) | C$22,684 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (C$1.07) | C$1.19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (C$133) | C$47 | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (C$41) | C$20 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (C$134) | C$85 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (C$4.29) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.69 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (C$4.47) | C$3.21 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (C$2.21) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$23) | C$19 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$52) | C$43 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$27) | C$27 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (C$221) | C$84 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (C$40) | C$93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (C$5.04) | C$5.44 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.66) | C$5.57 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $175 (C$233) | C$141 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$71) | C$34 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,604
($3,456)
in Sacramento, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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