Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 ($15) | $13 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 ($7) | $8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 ($4.25) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 ($1.46) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.18 ($3.07) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.17 ($2.33) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 ($3.12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.76 ($2.77) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 ($2.51) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($14) | $12 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.48 ($1.82) | $1.88 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.93 ($1.42) | $2.33 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,136 ($1,571) | $1,681 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,257 ($925) | $1,276 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$124 ($91) | $192 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,120 ($823) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$805 ($592) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$66 ($49) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($40) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 ($229) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$97 ($71) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 ($19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$60 ($44) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 ($29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 ($72) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 ($86) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,942 ($16,871) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 ($1.23) | $1.06 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 ($49) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($6) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 ($57) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 ($4.75) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.85 ($2.83) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.33 ($3.18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 ($2.32) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 ($1.81) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 ($15) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 ($38) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($20) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$135 ($99) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($71) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($7) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.42 ($3.98) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($4.82) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 ($476) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.24 ($0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$37 ($27) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($8) | $9 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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