Cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States vs Windsor, Canada
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$21) | C$16 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.07 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (C$1.23) | C$2.28 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.87 (C$4.92) | C$2.71 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (C$4.48) | C$3.49 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (C$4.36) | C$3.70 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (C$2.17) | C$2.51 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.24 (C$5.40) | C$2.90 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$17 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (C$2.92) | C$2.12 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.93 (C$3.72) | C$1.70 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,973 (C$3,778) | C$1,188 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,399 (C$3,049) | C$935 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (C$245) | C$193 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,482 (C$3,155) | C$1,045 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,677 (C$2,132) | C$662 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (C$144) | C$175 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$56) | C$47 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $286 (C$363) | C$368 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (C$145) | C$122 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$16) | C$9 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$25) | C$22 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$58) | C$51 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (C$61) | C$52 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$116) | C$99 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (C$145) | C$120 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,842 (C$31,577) | C$26,424 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (C$1.14) | C$1.20 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (C$114) | C$83 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (C$152) | C$178 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (C$4.93) | C$3.97 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$4.83 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (C$6) | C$3.16 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (C$3.17) | C$2.14 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (C$38) | C$19 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (C$70) | C$52 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (C$38) | C$23 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (C$202) | C$146 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (C$108) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$19) | C$8 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$8) | C$5.46 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (C$521) | C$496 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (C$0.75) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (C$63) | C$42 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,674 ($4,464) in Los Angeles, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$3,700 in Windsor.
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