- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Boise, Idaho
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.66 (C$3.28) | C$5.67 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (C$0.85) | C$2.40 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (C$2.84) | C$4.13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (C$3.84) | C$2.54 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 (C$3.78) | C$3.55 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.15 (C$1.41) | C$3.02 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (C$1.74) | C$2.26 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (C$2.05) | C$2.18 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (C$2.52) | C$1.87 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,345 (C$1,659) | C$1,186 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,073 (C$1,324) | C$982 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (C$196) | C$104 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $783 (C$966) | C$919 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $672 (C$829) | C$695 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (C$123) | C$64 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$61) | C$39 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $366 (C$452) | C$393 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (C$164) | C$111 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (C$17) | C$25 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$52) | C$61 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$116) | C$87 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,250 (C$28,685) | C$23,851 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.78) | C$1.19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (C$43) | C$47 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (C$125) | C$85 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (C$3.87) | C$2.88 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (C$5.42) | C$3.82 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (C$4.05) | C$3.16 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (C$2.21) | C$2.53 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$46) | C$45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (C$103) | C$84 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (C$52) | C$89 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (C$4.85) | C$5.72 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.65 (C$5.74) | C$5.43 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $522 (C$644) | C$850 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (C$43) | C$34 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,428
($2,778)
in Boise, Idaho.
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