Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$22) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.84 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.69 (C$4.89) | C$4.48 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.74 (C$4.96) | C$3.04 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (C$4.12) | C$4.24 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (C$2.17) | C$3.76 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 (C$2.95) | C$3.41 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (C$2.49) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (C$2.77) | C$1.93 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,133 (C$2,824) | C$2,136 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,312 (C$1,737) | C$1,241 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (C$213) | C$133 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,291 (C$1,709) | C$1,120 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $795 (C$1,052) | C$806 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (C$135) | C$66 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (C$90) | C$54 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $305 (C$404) | C$311 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (C$210) | C$97 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$26) | C$25 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (C$70) | C$60 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (C$74) | C$39 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$106) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 (C$28,744) | C$22,935 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (C$0.90) | C$1.42 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (C$34) | C$67 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (C$58) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (C$33) | C$22 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (C$177) | C$77 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (C$4.84) | C$3.85 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (C$4.70) | C$3.11 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (C$2.36) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$25) | C$20 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$60) | C$52 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$30) | C$26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (C$200) | C$117 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (C$103) | C$96 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.05 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (C$570) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.32) | C$0.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (C$82) | C$35 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 217 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,573 ($5,720) in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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