Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (C$4.70) | C$5.69 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (C$0.96) | C$2.05 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (C$3.11) | C$4.81 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (C$4.66) | C$2.90 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (C$4.05) | C$4.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (C$1.79) | C$3.34 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (C$2.34) | C$3.36 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$16 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (C$2.60) | C$2.41 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (C$2.65) | C$2.01 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,186 (C$1,574) | C$1,651 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $863 (C$1,145) | C$1,142 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (C$297) | C$102 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $845 (C$1,121) | C$1,038 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (C$770) | C$779 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (C$177) | C$66 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (C$51) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $411 (C$546) | C$351 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (C$173) | C$86 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (C$19) | C$22 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$55) | C$59 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (C$52) | C$40 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (C$129) | C$93 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (C$103) | C$92 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (C$29,410) | C$22,749 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (C$0.95) | C$1.27 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$46) | C$67 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | C$31 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (C$7) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (C$115) | C$82 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.42 (C$5.87) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (C$3.69) | C$3.72 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (C$5.57) | C$2.83 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (C$4.65) | C$3.09 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (C$3.25) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$23) | C$19 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$47) | C$46 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (C$81) | C$101 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (C$68) | C$85 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (C$5.57) | C$5.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (C$565) | C$549 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$60) | C$35 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 489 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,775
($3,599)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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