Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$14 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.63 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.36) | C$2.40 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (C$3.35) | C$4.13 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (C$5.63) | C$2.54 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (C$5.22) | C$3.55 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (C$6) | C$3.02 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (C$2.97) | C$2.26 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.02 (C$2.55) | C$2.18 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (C$3.50) | C$1.87 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,636 (C$2,059) | C$1,186 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,292 (C$1,626) | C$982 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (C$211) | C$104 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $850 (C$1,070) | C$919 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $792 (C$997) | C$695 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (C$106) | C$64 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $368 (C$463) | C$393 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (C$164) | C$111 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$18) | C$10 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$29) | C$25 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (C$46) | C$61 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (C$55) | C$41 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$100) | C$95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (C$106) | C$87 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,500 (C$33,363) | C$23,851 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (C$1.01) | C$1.19 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (C$126) | C$47 | + 165% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (C$39) | C$20 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (C$127) | C$85 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (C$4.06) | C$2.88 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.69 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (C$4.22) | C$3.16 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (C$2.09) | C$2.53 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$50) | C$45 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (C$209) | C$84 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (C$38) | C$89 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$13) | C$9 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (C$4.76) | C$5.72 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.41) | C$5.43 | - 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $175 (C$220) | C$141 | + 56% | |
| 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$67) | C$34 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,716
($3,746)
in Sacramento, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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