Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$14 | + 31% | |
| 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 | $4.75 (C$5.97) | C$5.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (C$1.08) | C$2.40 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.94 (C$6) | C$4.13 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (C$5.57) | C$2.54 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (C$3.41) | C$3.55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (C$1.93) | C$3.02 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (C$3.80) | C$2.26 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (C$2.41) | C$2.18 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (C$2.94) | C$1.87 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,094 (C$2,631) | C$1,186 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,235 (C$1,552) | C$982 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (C$207) | C$104 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,046 (C$1,314) | C$919 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $791 (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 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $380 (C$478) | C$393 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $189 (C$238) | C$111 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$23) | C$25 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$59) | C$61 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (C$70) | C$41 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (C$91) | C$95 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (C$130) | C$87 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,240 (C$26,692) | C$23,851 | + 12% | |
| 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 | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$13) | C$7 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (C$180) | C$85 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (C$4.43) | C$2.88 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$3.82 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (C$4.12) | C$3.16 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (C$2.19) | C$2.53 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$24) | C$19 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 11% 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$209) | C$84 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (C$96) | C$89 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (C$5.74) | C$5.72 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.93 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $156 (C$196) | C$141 | + 39% | |
| 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 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,299
($3,421)
in Santa Fe, New Mexico
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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