Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (C$4.53) | C$5.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (C$1.17) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (C$3.44) | C$4.18 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (C$5.04) | C$3.04 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (C$4.04) | C$4.24 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (C$1.79) | C$3.76 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (C$2.34) | C$3.41 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$19 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (C$2.64) | C$2.48 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (C$2.20) | C$1.93 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,186 (C$1,575) | C$2,136 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $863 (C$1,145) | C$1,241 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (C$291) | C$133 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $845 (C$1,121) | C$1,120 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (C$770) | C$806 | - 4% | |
| 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) | $42 (C$56) | C$54 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $411 (C$546) | C$311 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$139) | C$97 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (C$19) | C$25 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$60) | C$60 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$52) | C$39 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (C$130) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (C$103) | C$117 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (C$29,428) | C$22,935 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.97) | C$1.39 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (C$46) | C$67 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$19) | C$22 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (C$129) | C$77 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.49 (C$5.96) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (C$3.89) | C$3.85 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.24 (C$5.63) | C$4.28 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (C$4.40) | C$3.11 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (C$3.16) | C$2.46 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$21) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$48) | C$52 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (C$81) | C$117 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$67) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (C$5.64) | C$5.42 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (C$7) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (C$566) | C$647 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$61) | C$35 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 190 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,247 ($4,705) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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