Cost of living in Long Beach, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Long Beach, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach, California (United States) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 (C$20) | C$16 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (C$11) | C$10 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.48 (C$5.71) | C$5.78 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.03 (C$1.31) | C$2.28 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.66 (C$3.40) | C$2.71 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.28 (C$5.45) | C$3.49 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$9 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.32 (C$4.23) | C$3.70 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.53 (C$1.95) | C$2.51 | 22% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.50 (C$3.19) | C$2.90 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (C$18) | C$17 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.83 (C$2.33) | C$2.12 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.63 (C$2.08) | C$1.70 | 22% |
| Housing in Long Beach, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Long Beach, California (United States) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,142 (C$4,003) | C$1,188 | 237% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,015 (C$2,567) | C$935 | 174% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $158 (C$201) | C$193 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,978 (C$2,520) | C$1,045 | 141% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,332 (C$1,697) | C$662 | 156% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $92 (C$117) | C$175 | 33% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $44 (C$56) | C$47 | 19% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $284 (C$362) | C$368 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $89 (C$113) | C$122 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (C$15) | C$9 | 78% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $21 (C$27) | C$22 | 20% |
| Clothes in Long Beach, California (United States) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Long Beach, California (United States) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $42 (C$54) | C$51 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $40 (C$51) | C$52 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $88 (C$112) | C$99 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $98 (C$125) | C$120 | 4% |
| Transportation in Long Beach, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Long Beach, California (United States) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,431 (C$28,578) | C$26,424 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.95 (C$1.21) | C$1.20 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $80 (C$102) | C$83 | 24% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 (C$25) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Long Beach, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Long Beach, California (United States) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$11 | 11% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $80 (C$102) | C$178 | 43% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$8 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.44 (C$4.39) | C$3.97 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.50 (C$7) | C$4.83 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.15 (C$5.29) | C$3.16 | 67% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.64 (C$2.09) | C$2.14 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $19 (C$25) | C$19 | 28% |
| Entertainment in Long Beach, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Long Beach, California (United States) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $47 (C$59) | C$52 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $27 (C$34) | C$23 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $155 (C$197) | C$146 | 36% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $89 (C$113) | C$98 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $13 (C$17) | C$8 | 104% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.83 (C$6) | C$3.82 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.43 (C$7) | C$5.46 | 27% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $432 (C$551) | C$496 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $1.47 (C$1.88) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $42 (C$54) | C$42 | 27% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 (C$11) | C$12 | 12% |
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For example, you would need at least C$4,534 ($3,559) in Long Beach, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$3,300 in Windsor.