Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 ($16) | $11 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 ($4.25) | $3.43 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.97 ($1.45) | $1.12 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.31 ($3.17) | $2.52 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.89 ($2.86) | $3.99 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($7) | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.59 ($3.38) | $3.65 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.65 ($2.68) | $1.64 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.41 ($2.51) | $2.10 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($14) | $17 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.55 ($1.87) | $1.95 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.11 ($1.55) | $1.23 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,291 ($1,685) | $1,077 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,332 ($980) | $850 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$124 ($91) | $196 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,235 ($908) | $781 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$875 ($644) | $533 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$68 ($50) | $122 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($40) | $40 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 ($229) | $322 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 ($103) | $90 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($7) | $10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 ($19) | $12 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$57 ($42) | $50 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$41 ($30) | $37 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 ($77) | $94 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 ($86) | $79 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,942 ($16,876) | $21,332 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.66 ($1.22) | $0.82 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 ($49) | $32 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($5.87) | $5.00 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($16) | $12 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 ($57) | $78 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 ($4.75) | $5.13 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.17 ($3.07) | $3.42 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.59 ($3.38) | $4.39 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.11 ($2.28) | $2.82 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.78 ($2.05) | $2.06 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 ($15) | $15 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 ($39) | $36 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$135 ($100) | $58 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($71) | $58 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 ($3.47) | $4.39 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($4.82) | $5.92 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 ($476) | $419 | + 13% | |
| 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) | $46 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($8) | $8 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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