Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$21) | C$14 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.35) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.81 (C$6) | C$4.08 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.91 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.53 (C$5.68) | C$3.73 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (C$2.78) | C$2.90 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (C$2.55) | C$2.89 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$16 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (C$2.69) | C$2.31 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (C$3.13) | C$1.76 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,784 (C$3,491) | C$1,186 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,219 (C$2,784) | C$982 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (C$228) | C$117 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,980 (C$2,483) | C$919 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,471 (C$1,845) | C$695 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (C$160) | C$64 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (C$69) | C$39 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $417 (C$523) | C$392 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $303 (C$379) | C$111 | + 243% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$35) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$60) | C$61 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (C$60) | C$41 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$100) | C$95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (C$179) | C$87 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,015 (C$27,612) | C$22,684 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.94) | C$1.19 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (C$163) | C$47 | + 243% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (C$26) | C$20 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $162 (C$203) | C$85 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.91 (C$7) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (C$4.89) | C$3.90 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (C$4.83) | C$3.21 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.86 (C$3.59) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (C$39) | C$19 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (C$61) | C$43 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$31) | C$27 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (C$161) | C$84 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (C$120) | C$93 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (C$169) | C$141 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (C$1.25) | C$2.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $107 (C$135) | C$34 | + 296% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,147
($4,901)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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