Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 8% 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$21) | C$20 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (C$1.11) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.01 (C$5.13) | C$4.18 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.74 (C$4.79) | C$3.17 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (C$3.83) | C$4.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (C$2.12) | C$3.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 (C$2.85) | C$3.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (C$2.41) | C$2.48 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (C$2.68) | C$1.93 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 40% 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 | $2,076 (C$2,657) | C$2,136 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,347 (C$1,724) | C$1,241 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (C$191) | C$124 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,348 (C$1,725) | C$1,120 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $864 (C$1,106) | C$805 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (C$124) | C$66 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (C$87) | C$54 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $305 (C$391) | C$311 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (C$203) | C$97 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$25) | C$25 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (C$67) | C$60 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (C$71) | C$39 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$103) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (C$125) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 30% 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$27,789) | C$22,942 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (C$0.87) | C$1.40 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (C$34) | C$67 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (C$56) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 54% 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) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (C$30) | C$22 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (C$164) | C$77 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (C$4.68) | C$3.85 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (C$4.54) | C$3.16 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$24) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$58) | C$51 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$29) | C$27 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (C$222) | C$135 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (C$100) | C$96 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.05 (C$6) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$554) | C$647 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.31) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (C$79) | C$37 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24 prices entered by 5 different people.
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