Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.16 (C$5.57) | C$5.78 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (C$1.26) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (C$4.24) | C$4.18 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.49 (C$6) | C$3.17 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (C$4.27) | C$4.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (C$2.26) | C$3.76 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.63 (C$3.51) | C$3.41 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (C$2.56) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (C$2.04) | C$1.93 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,507 (C$2,014) | C$2,136 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,031 (C$1,378) | C$1,247 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $92 (C$123) | C$124 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,170 (C$1,563) | C$1,120 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $878 (C$1,174) | C$805 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (C$99) | C$66 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$70) | C$54 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (C$390) | C$311 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$37) | C$25 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (C$69) | C$60 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (C$55) | C$39 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (C$125) | C$98 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (C$127) | C$117 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,620 (C$30,234) | C$22,942 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (C$1.26) | C$1.67 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (C$62) | C$67 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$21) | C$22 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (C$162) | C$77 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (C$8) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (C$3.83) | C$3.85 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.60 (C$6) | C$4.33 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (C$4.09) | C$3.16 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (C$2.77) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Des Moines, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (C$45) | C$51 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$28) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (C$225) | C$135 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (C$116) | C$96 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.39 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.21 (C$5.63) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $413 (C$552) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.96 (C$1.28) | C$0.24 | + 430% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (C$50) | C$37 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 116 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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