Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (C$4.50) | C$5.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (C$1.12) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (C$3.33) | C$4.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.87 (C$4.97) | C$3.17 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 (C$4.02) | C$4.24 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (C$1.91) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (C$2.27) | C$3.41 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (C$2.55) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (C$2.13) | C$1.93 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,211 (C$1,555) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $846 (C$1,087) | C$1,241 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (C$281) | C$124 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $862 (C$1,107) | C$1,120 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (C$745) | C$805 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (C$171) | C$66 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$55) | C$54 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $411 (C$528) | C$311 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$134) | C$97 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (C$18) | C$25 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$58) | C$60 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$50) | C$39 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,865 (C$28,081) | C$22,942 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$0.95) | C$1.40 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (C$44) | C$67 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (C$125) | C$77 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.69 (C$6) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.05 (C$3.92) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.35 (C$5.59) | C$4.33 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 (C$4.18) | C$3.16 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (C$2.85) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$46) | C$51 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$27 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 (C$91) | C$135 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$65) | C$96 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (C$5.45) | C$5.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $424 (C$544) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$58) | C$37 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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