Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 ($16) | $22 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 ($4.60) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 ($1.58) | $1.22 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.18 ($3.32) | $3.96 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.17 ($2.52) | $3.67 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($8) | $6 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 ($3.37) | $3.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 ($2.99) | $1.80 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 ($2.71) | $4.14 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($15) | $15 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 ($1.97) | $2.36 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 ($1.54) | $2.69 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 49% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 ($1,698) | $2,924 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,241 ($986) | $2,553 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$124 ($99) | $167 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 ($890) | $2,433 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$805 ($640) | $1,727 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 ($53) | $130 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($43) | $46 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 ($248) | $258 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 ($77) | $156 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 ($20) | $41 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 ($48) | $52 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 ($31) | $47 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 ($78) | $96 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 ($93) | $124 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,942 ($18,237) | $23,782 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.40 ($1.11) | $1.21 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 ($53) | $91 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 40% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($7) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($17) | $23 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 ($61) | $131 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 ($5.13) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 ($3.06) | $4.36 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.33 ($3.44) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 ($2.51) | $4.94 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 ($1.96) | $2.40 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 ($16) | $28 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 ($41) | $59 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($21) | $29 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$135 ($108) | $284 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($76) | $94 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($8) | $15 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 ($4.31) | $4.65 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.21) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 ($514) | $382 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.83 ($0.66) | $0.51 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$37 ($30) | $54 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($9) | $9 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 789 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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