Cost of living in San Antonio, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in San Antonio, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| San Antonio, California | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$19) | C$23 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.88 (C$8) | C$13 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (C$4.01) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (C$3.65) | C$2.41 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (C$3.14) | C$4.70 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.99 (C$4.14) | C$3.95 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.99 (C$4.14) | C$11 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (C$4.60) | C$4.85 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.14 (C$4.34) | C$3.95 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.87 (C$2.58) | C$3.50 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.66 (C$2.29) | C$2.68 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 (C$1.93) | C$2.16 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,400 (C$1,938) | C$2,300 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,035 (C$1,433) | C$1,599 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (C$174) | C$120 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $876 (C$1,213) | C$1,347 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $621 (C$859) | C$985 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $76 (C$105) | C$69 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$61) | C$60 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $438 (C$606) | C$311 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$123) | C$140 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$58) | C$70 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (C$43) | C$41 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (C$94) | C$105 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (C$89) | C$120 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,032 (C$29,112) | C$24,609 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (C$1.22) | C$1.69 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$46) | C$60 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, California (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $63 (C$88) | C$77 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.33 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.47 (C$3.42) | C$4.17 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.92 (C$4.04) | C$4.59 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (C$3.37) | C$3.11 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (C$3.23) | C$3.02 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (C$19) | C$22 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| San Antonio, California | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (C$43) | C$61 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$25) | C$27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (C$189) | C$118 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (C$70) | C$97 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$12) | C$12 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (C$5.81) | C$4.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.27 (C$4.53) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $567 (C$785) | C$647 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (C$0.65) | C$0.24 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (C$58) | C$38 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.64 (C$8) | C$13 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
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