Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$17) | C$14 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.36 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (C$1.07) | C$2.31 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.94 (C$6) | C$4.13 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (C$5.56) | C$2.54 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (C$3.40) | C$3.55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (C$1.92) | C$3.02 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (C$3.50) | C$2.26 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$15 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (C$2.41) | C$2.18 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (C$2.93) | C$1.87 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,116 (C$2,652) | C$1,209 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,233 (C$1,546) | C$1,030 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (C$206) | C$104 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,046 (C$1,311) | C$919 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $794 (C$995) | C$695 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $58 (C$73) | C$64 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$62) | C$39 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $380 (C$477) | C$393 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $189 (C$237) | C$111 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$23) | C$25 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$59) | C$58 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (C$57) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (C$91) | C$96 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (C$129) | C$87 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,948 (C$27,505) | C$23,851 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (C$0.77) | C$1.19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (C$34) | C$47 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (C$55) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$13) | C$7 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (C$31) | C$20 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (C$179) | C$80 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (C$4.42) | C$2.88 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$3.82 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (C$4.10) | C$3.16 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (C$2.18) | C$2.53 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$24) | C$19 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$55) | C$45 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (C$208) | C$84 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (C$96) | C$89 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (C$5.73) | C$5.72 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.93 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 14% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $611 (C$766) | C$850 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (C$0.42) | C$1.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (C$70) | C$34 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,001
($3,192)
in Santa Fe, New Mexico
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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