Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.52 (C$4.43) | C$5.67 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (C$0.93) | C$2.40 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.01 (C$2.53) | C$4.13 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (C$5.02) | C$2.54 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.24 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (C$3.82) | C$3.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (C$2.35) | C$3.02 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (C$2.23) | C$2.26 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (C$2.35) | C$2.18 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (C$2.64) | C$1.87 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,150 (C$1,448) | C$1,186 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $876 (C$1,103) | C$982 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (C$237) | C$104 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $837 (C$1,053) | C$919 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (C$709) | C$695 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (C$186) | C$64 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $436 (C$549) | C$393 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (C$184) | C$111 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (C$16) | C$25 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$50) | C$61 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (C$51) | C$41 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (C$86) | C$95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (C$92) | C$87 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,321 (C$28,102) | C$23,851 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (C$0.70) | C$1.19 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (C$36) | C$47 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.91 (C$6) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (C$116) | C$85 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.49 (C$5.65) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (C$3.42) | C$2.88 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (C$5.02) | C$3.82 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (C$4.22) | C$3.16 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (C$3.39) | C$2.53 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (C$43) | C$45 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (C$77) | C$84 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (C$79) | C$89 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.98 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (C$4.81) | C$5.72 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (C$4.75) | C$5.43 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $127 (C$160) | C$141 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$60) | C$34 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,922
($3,115)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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