Cost of living in San Antonio, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in San Antonio, California (United States) is 10% 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$18) | C$20 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.88 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.62 (C$3.49) | C$5.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.96 (C$3.95) | C$1.98 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.92 (C$2.56) | C$4.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.99 (C$3.99) | C$3.17 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.99 (C$3.99) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (C$4.39) | C$4.24 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.14 (C$4.18) | C$3.76 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.87 (C$2.49) | C$3.41 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.66 (C$2.21) | C$2.48 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 (C$1.86) | C$1.93 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, California (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,400 (C$1,869) | C$2,136 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,035 (C$1,381) | C$1,247 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (C$168) | C$124 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $876 (C$1,169) | C$1,120 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $621 (C$829) | C$805 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $76 (C$101) | C$66 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$59) | C$54 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $438 (C$584) | C$311 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$118) | C$97 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$23) | C$25 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, California (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| San Antonio, California | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$56) | C$60 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (C$90) | C$98 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (C$86) | C$117 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, California (United States) is 21% 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$28,070) | C$22,942 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (C$1.18) | C$1.67 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$45) | C$67 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (C$67) | C$77 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.33 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.47 (C$3.30) | C$3.85 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.92 (C$3.90) | C$4.33 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (C$3.25) | C$3.16 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (C$3.11) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, California (United States) is 18% 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$42) | C$51 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$24) | C$27 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (C$182) | C$135 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (C$68) | C$96 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (C$5.60) | C$5.42 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.27 (C$4.37) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $567 (C$757) | C$647 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (C$0.62) | C$0.24 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (C$56) | C$37 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.64 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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