Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 (C$4.89) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (C$1.60) | C$2.41 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.52 (C$3.60) | C$4.70 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (C$5.70) | C$3.95 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (C$5.21) | C$4.85 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (C$2.35) | C$3.95 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 (C$2.99) | C$3.50 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$24) | C$20 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (C$2.78) | C$2.68 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 (C$1.76) | C$2.16 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,159 (C$1,654) | C$2,300 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $926 (C$1,321) | C$1,599 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (C$279) | C$120 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $839 (C$1,197) | C$1,347 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $613 (C$875) | C$985 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (C$174) | C$69 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (C$58) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (C$430) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$129) | C$140 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (C$18) | C$26 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$71) | C$70 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (C$53) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (C$156) | C$105 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (C$113) | C$120 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,332 (C$30,449) | C$24,609 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (C$1.23) | C$1.69 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (C$46) | C$60 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (C$111) | C$77 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.13 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (C$4.88) | C$4.17 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (C$6) | C$4.59 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (C$4.02) | C$3.11 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 (C$2.94) | C$3.02 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$21) | C$22 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$52) | C$61 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$36) | C$27 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (C$83) | C$118 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (C$83) | C$97 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (C$599) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$65) | C$38 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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