Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.91 (C$5.19) | C$5.84 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (C$1.49) | C$1.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (C$2.88) | C$4.48 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (C$5.17) | C$3.04 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.84 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (C$3.80) | C$4.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.08 (C$1.44) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (C$4.01) | C$3.41 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.87 (C$2.48) | C$2.48 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (C$1.89) | C$1.93 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,970 (C$2,616) | C$2,136 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,149 (C$1,526) | C$1,241 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (C$243) | C$133 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,214 (C$1,612) | C$1,120 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $808 (C$1,073) | C$806 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (C$137) | C$66 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$56) | C$54 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (C$372) | C$311 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (C$184) | C$97 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (C$65) | C$60 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (C$59) | C$39 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (C$103) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,064 (C$29,294) | C$22,935 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.97) | C$1.42 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (C$47) | C$67 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (C$186) | C$77 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.35 (C$4.45) | C$3.85 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (C$5.55) | C$3.11 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (C$2.22) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$20 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (C$46) | C$52 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$25) | C$26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $247 (C$328) | C$117 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (C$106) | C$96 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.96 (C$5.25) | C$5.42 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.29 (C$7) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (C$572) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (C$41) | C$35 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,792 ($5,116) in Boise, Idaho to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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