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 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.75 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (C$1.06) | C$2.38 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.00 (C$7) | C$4.08 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (C$5.88) | C$2.62 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (C$4.11) | C$3.73 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (C$2.04) | C$2.90 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (C$3.71) | C$2.89 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (C$2.55) | C$2.31 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (C$2.86) | C$1.76 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,106 (C$2,794) | C$1,186 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,283 (C$1,701) | C$982 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (C$231) | C$117 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,302 (C$1,728) | C$919 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (C$1,036) | C$695 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (C$166) | C$64 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$65) | C$39 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $380 (C$504) | C$392 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $189 (C$251) | C$111 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$62) | C$61 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $56 (C$74) | C$41 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (C$96) | C$95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (C$137) | C$87 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,240 (C$28,173) | C$22,684 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (C$0.82) | C$1.19 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (C$36) | C$47 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (C$59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (C$33) | C$20 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (C$190) | C$85 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (C$4.96) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$3.90 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (C$4.92) | C$3.21 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (C$2.31) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$25) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$57) | C$43 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$30) | C$27 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (C$220) | C$84 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (C$102) | C$93 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (C$5.97) | C$5.44 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.15 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $156 (C$206) | C$141 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (C$0.44) | C$2.00 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (C$74) | C$34 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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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$4,299
($3,241)
in Santa Fe, New Mexico
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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