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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (C$5.13) | C$5.69 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (C$1.01) | C$2.05 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (C$2.89) | C$4.81 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (C$5.42) | C$2.90 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (C$4.01) | C$4.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (C$1.73) | C$3.34 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (C$3.39) | C$3.36 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$14) | C$16 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (C$2.39) | C$2.41 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (C$2.49) | C$2.01 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,512 (C$2,011) | C$1,651 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $933 (C$1,240) | C$1,142 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (C$152) | C$102 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $930 (C$1,237) | C$1,038 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $681 (C$906) | C$779 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (C$185) | C$66 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (C$58) | C$39 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $456 (C$606) | C$351 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$108) | C$86 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$25) | C$22 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $62 (C$83) | C$59 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (C$51) | C$40 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$115) | C$93 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (C$142) | C$92 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,814 (C$26,340) | C$22,749 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (C$0.85) | C$1.27 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$46) | C$67 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$20) | C$31 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (C$40) | C$20 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (C$124) | C$82 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.69 (C$3.58) | C$3.72 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.57 (C$4.75) | C$2.83 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (C$3.98) | C$3.09 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$27) | C$19 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (C$44) | C$46 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (C$133) | C$101 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (C$92) | C$85 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (C$5.32) | C$5.34 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.33 (C$5.76) | C$5.67 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$569) | C$549 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (C$55) | C$35 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 368 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,311
($3,995)
in Iowa City, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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