Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (C$24) | C$14 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (C$1.31) | C$2.40 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.29 (C$5.31) | C$4.13 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.34 (C$7) | C$2.54 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (C$5.20) | C$3.55 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (C$2.66) | C$3.02 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.76 (C$3.41) | C$2.26 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$15 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.27 (C$2.80) | C$2.18 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.56 (C$3.17) | C$1.87 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,037 (C$3,758) | C$1,186 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,590 (C$3,205) | C$982 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (C$212) | C$104 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,128 (C$2,633) | C$919 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,673 (C$2,070) | C$695 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (C$150) | C$64 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$63) | C$39 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $416 (C$514) | C$393 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $238 (C$294) | C$111 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$31) | C$25 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$60) | C$61 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (C$64) | C$41 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$96) | C$95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (C$165) | C$87 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,157 (C$27,411) | C$23,851 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.07) | C$1.19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (C$161) | C$47 | + 238% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$7 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$30) | C$20 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (C$176) | C$85 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 (C$5.32) | C$2.88 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.43 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (C$4.61) | C$3.16 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (C$3.32) | C$2.53 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (C$39) | C$19 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$57) | C$45 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (C$159) | C$84 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (C$117) | C$89 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $519 (C$642) | C$850 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (C$1.24) | C$1.04 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (C$112) | C$34 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,138
($4,961)
in Walnut Creek, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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