Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$24) | C$20 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$10) | C$5.78 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 (C$1.97) | C$1.98 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.88 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$9) | C$3.17 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (C$5.03) | C$4.24 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (C$2.68) | C$3.76 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 (C$4.99) | C$3.41 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$24) | C$19 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (C$3.11) | C$2.48 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (C$3.40) | C$1.93 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,859 (C$3,878) | C$2,136 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,291 (C$3,108) | C$1,257 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (C$191) | C$124 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,396 (C$3,250) | C$1,120 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,024 (C$2,745) | C$805 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (C$172) | C$66 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$74) | C$54 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (C$401) | C$311 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 (C$227) | C$97 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$20) | C$10 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (C$41) | C$25 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (C$76) | C$60 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (C$82) | C$39 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (C$151) | C$98 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (C$177) | C$117 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,174 (C$27,366) | C$22,942 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (C$1.63) | C$1.67 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (C$36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$28) | C$22 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (C$189) | C$77 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.31 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.96 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (C$4.85) | C$3.16 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.58 (C$3.50) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (C$38) | C$20 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$68) | C$51 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$35) | C$27 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (C$223) | C$135 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $117 (C$158) | C$96 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (C$19) | C$10 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (C$99) | C$37 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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