Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$24) | C$23 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (C$1.15) | C$2.41 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.95 (C$7) | C$4.70 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.74 (C$5.13) | C$3.95 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (C$4.58) | C$4.85 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (C$2.25) | C$3.95 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.90 (C$3.98) | C$3.50 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$20 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 (C$3.32) | C$2.68 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (C$3.28) | C$2.16 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,450 (C$3,363) | C$2,300 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,726 (C$2,369) | C$1,599 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (C$250) | C$120 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,817 (C$2,494) | C$1,347 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,467 (C$2,014) | C$985 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $167 (C$229) | C$69 | + 233% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $75 (C$103) | C$60 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $288 (C$396) | C$311 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (C$190) | C$140 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$31) | C$26 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (C$70) | C$70 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $66 (C$91) | C$41 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (C$115) | C$105 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (C$139) | C$120 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 (C$29,801) | C$24,609 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (C$1.07) | C$1.69 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (C$36) | C$60 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (C$61) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$37) | C$22 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (C$168) | C$77 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (C$4.93) | C$4.17 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.52 (C$4.83) | C$3.11 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (C$2.44) | C$3.02 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (C$40) | C$22 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$60) | C$61 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$34) | C$27 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (C$125) | C$118 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (C$105) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$14) | C$12 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.99 (C$7) | C$4.71 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $541 (C$742) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.71 (C$0.98) | C$0.24 | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (C$77) | C$38 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 143 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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For example, you would need at least C$8,834 ($6,436) in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.