Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.32 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.26) | C$2.05 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.28 (C$5.54) | C$4.81 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (C$5.17) | C$2.90 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.64 (C$3.43) | C$4.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (C$2.04) | C$3.34 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (C$3.40) | C$3.36 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (C$2.37) | C$2.41 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (C$2.80) | C$2.01 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,078 (C$2,695) | C$1,651 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,231 (C$1,597) | C$1,142 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (C$221) | C$102 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,236 (C$1,603) | C$1,038 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $797 (C$1,033) | C$779 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (C$142) | C$66 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$72) | C$39 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $317 (C$411) | C$351 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $164 (C$213) | C$86 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$25) | C$22 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (C$63) | C$59 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (C$65) | C$40 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$101) | C$93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (C$132) | C$92 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,676 (C$28,112) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (C$0.88) | C$1.27 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (C$36) | C$65 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (C$57) | C$31 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (C$32) | C$20 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (C$176) | C$96 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.72 (C$4.82) | C$3.72 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (C$4.65) | C$3.09 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (C$2.32) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$25) | C$19 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$56) | C$46 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $98 (C$126) | C$101 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (C$98) | C$85 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.87 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (C$559) | C$549 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.32) | C$1.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (C$73) | C$35 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,371
($4,142)
in Santa Fe, New Mexico
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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