Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 51% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 ($16) | $20 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 ($9) | $9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 ($4.26) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 ($1.69) | $1.41 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.70 ($3.29) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.95 ($2.77) | $5.89 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.85 ($3.40) | $4.22 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.95 ($2.77) | $2.43 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.50 ($2.46) | $2.59 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.68 ($1.88) | $2.97 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 ($1.51) | $3.80 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 58% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,300 ($1,613) | $3,454 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,599 ($1,121) | $2,982 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$120 ($84) | $204 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,347 ($944) | $2,871 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$985 ($691) | $2,236 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$69 ($48) | $107 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$60 ($42) | $71 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 ($218) | $310 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 ($98) | $101 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 ($18) | $37 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 ($49) | $63 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$41 ($29) | $49 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 ($74) | $124 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$120 ($84) | $131 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 63% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,609 ($17,254) | $24,119 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.69 ($1.18) | $1.37 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$60 ($42) | $155 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 52% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($5.59) | $13 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 ($54) | $180 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 ($4.53) | $8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.17 ($2.93) | $4.19 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.59 ($3.22) | $5.99 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.11 ($2.18) | $4.98 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.02 ($2.11) | $1.50 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 ($15) | $28 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 ($43) | $53 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($19) | $27 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$118 ($83) | $240 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 ($68) | $105 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 ($3.30) | $5.14 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.07) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 ($454) | $353 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.24 ($0.17) | $0.16 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$38 ($27) | $86 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 183 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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