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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.66 (C$4.64) | C$5.69 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (C$0.96) | C$2.17 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (C$3.00) | C$4.84 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (C$5.17) | C$2.90 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (C$3.82) | C$4.00 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (C$1.65) | C$3.31 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (C$3.23) | C$3.07 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (C$2.28) | C$2.51 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (C$2.37) | C$2.07 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,554 (C$1,968) | C$1,576 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $950 (C$1,203) | C$1,122 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (C$145) | C$109 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $971 (C$1,229) | C$1,019 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $681 (C$863) | C$774 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (C$176) | C$66 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (C$55) | C$40 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $456 (C$577) | C$377 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$103) | C$98 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$23 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $62 (C$79) | C$59 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (C$51) | C$40 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$101) | C$93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (C$120) | C$92 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,814 (C$25,087) | C$22,749 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.79) | C$1.26 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$43) | C$65 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (C$38) | C$20 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (C$118) | C$96 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.59 (C$3.29) | C$3.72 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (C$4.75) | C$2.83 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (C$4.10) | C$3.09 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (C$40) | C$46 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (C$127) | C$101 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (C$90) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.67 (C$4.64) | C$5.53 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.05 (C$5.13) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$542) | C$549 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$51) | C$35 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 373 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,086
($4,017)
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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