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- Iowa City, Iowa
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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$14) | C$14 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.66 (C$4.50) | C$5.67 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (C$0.85) | C$2.40 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (C$2.92) | C$4.13 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (C$5.01) | C$2.54 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (C$3.71) | C$3.55 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (C$1.60) | C$3.02 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (C$3.13) | C$2.26 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (C$13) | C$15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (C$2.15) | C$2.18 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (C$2.30) | C$1.87 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,525 (C$1,874) | C$1,186 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $900 (C$1,106) | C$982 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (C$141) | C$104 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $942 (C$1,157) | C$919 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $681 (C$837) | C$695 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (C$171) | C$64 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (C$53) | C$39 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $456 (C$560) | C$393 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$100) | C$111 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$23) | C$25 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $62 (C$76) | C$61 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (C$41) | C$41 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$98) | C$95 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (C$117) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,999 (C$27,029) | C$23,851 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.76) | C$1.19 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (C$42) | C$47 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (C$37) | C$20 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (C$115) | C$85 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.59 (C$3.19) | C$2.88 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (C$4.61) | C$3.82 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (C$3.98) | C$3.16 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (C$2.00) | C$2.53 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$19 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (C$38) | C$45 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (C$123) | C$84 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (C$88) | C$89 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.67 (C$4.51) | C$5.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.05 (C$4.98) | C$5.43 | - 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $200 (C$246) | C$850 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$49) | C$34 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 352 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,123
($3,355)
in Iowa City, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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