Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 ($15) | $15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 ($7) | $9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 ($4.30) | $4.99 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 ($1.48) | $1.04 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.18 ($3.11) | $3.99 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.17 ($2.36) | $4.74 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($7) | $5.06 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 ($3.16) | $3.14 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 ($2.80) | $1.82 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 ($2.54) | $2.85 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 ($1.84) | $2.02 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 ($1.44) | $1.95 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 52% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 ($1,590) | $3,324 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,257 ($936) | $2,351 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$124 ($92) | $176 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 ($834) | $2,135 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$805 ($599) | $1,541 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 ($49) | $135 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($40) | $53 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 ($232) | $297 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 ($72) | $151 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 ($45) | $40 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 ($29) | $43 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 ($73) | $101 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 ($87) | $141 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,942 ($17,081) | $26,433 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 ($1.24) | $1.34 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 ($50) | $80 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 31% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($16) | $16 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 ($57) | $98 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 ($4.81) | $10 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 ($2.86) | $4.14 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.33 ($3.22) | $5.93 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 ($2.35) | $4.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 ($1.83) | $2.33 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 ($38) | $50 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($20) | $27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$135 ($101) | $165 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($71) | $79 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 ($4.03) | $4.81 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($4.88) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 ($482) | $427 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.24 ($0.18) | $0.07 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$37 ($28) | $39 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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