- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Boise, Idaho
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.64 (C$3.32) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (C$0.84) | C$2.38 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (C$2.90) | C$4.08 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.76 (C$3.48) | C$2.62 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.01 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.03 (C$3.82) | C$3.73 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.04 (C$1.31) | C$2.90 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (C$1.78) | C$2.89 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (C$2.16) | C$2.31 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (C$2.46) | C$1.76 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,345 (C$1,695) | C$1,186 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,073 (C$1,352) | C$982 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $147 (C$185) | C$117 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $783 (C$986) | C$919 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $672 (C$847) | C$695 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (C$120) | C$64 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$62) | C$39 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $368 (C$463) | C$392 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $157 (C$197) | C$111 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (C$17) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$53) | C$61 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (C$43) | C$41 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (C$86) | C$95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$118) | C$87 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,250 (C$29,295) | C$22,684 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.80) | C$1.19 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (C$44) | C$47 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (C$128) | C$85 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (C$3.95) | C$3.90 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (C$5.53) | C$3.90 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (C$4.14) | C$3.21 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (C$2.26) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$48) | C$43 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$25) | C$27 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (C$105) | C$84 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (C$54) | C$93 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (C$4.95) | C$5.44 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.39 (C$5.53) | C$5.57 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (C$188) | C$141 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (C$44) | C$34 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 480 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,875
($2,282)
in Boise, Idaho.
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