Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (C$25) | C$18 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (C$15) | C$13 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (C$13) | C$5.53 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 (C$1.72) | C$1.88 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.98 (C$8) | C$4.16 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (C$5.32) | C$4.64 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (C$5.16) | C$3.55 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (C$2.00) | C$1.94 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (C$3.42) | C$3.24 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$24) | C$17 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 (C$3.30) | C$2.41 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (C$2.96) | C$1.52 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,247 (C$3,057) | C$1,601 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,711 (C$2,328) | C$1,235 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (C$255) | C$290 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,872 (C$2,547) | C$1,137 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,167 (C$1,587) | C$888 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (C$213) | C$107 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$73) | C$58 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (C$437) | C$441 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (C$210) | C$129 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$17) | C$13 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (C$35) | C$23 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (C$72) | C$62 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (C$56) | C$42 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (C$149) | C$133 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (C$141) | C$126 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,355 (C$31,772) | C$27,706 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.53 (C$2.08) | C$1.73 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (C$121) | C$96 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$27) | C$22 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$28) | C$33 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (C$148) | C$109 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.08 (C$7) | C$4.42 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$9) | C$4.56 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.55 (C$6) | C$2.67 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 (C$3.11) | C$2.36 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$29) | C$28 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (C$78) | C$53 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (C$42) | C$25 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (C$228) | C$155 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (C$105) | C$96 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 (C$8) | C$4.45 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $383 (C$522) | C$598 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (C$0.55) | C$0.43 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (C$71) | C$54 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$14) | C$15 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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