Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iowa City, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$23) | C$23 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.02 (C$7) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.46) | C$2.41 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.80 (C$4.04) | C$4.70 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (C$7) | C$3.95 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (C$4.03) | C$4.85 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (C$2.51) | C$3.95 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.31 (C$3.33) | C$3.50 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (C$2.87) | C$2.68 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.80 (C$2.60) | C$2.16 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iowa City, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,810 (C$2,611) | C$2,300 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,036 (C$1,494) | C$1,599 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (C$221) | C$120 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,075 (C$1,550) | C$1,347 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $753 (C$1,087) | C$985 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (C$183) | C$69 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$69) | C$60 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $387 (C$558) | C$311 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$123) | C$140 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$16) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$34) | C$26 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iowa City, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$69) | C$70 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (C$84) | C$41 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (C$111) | C$105 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (C$147) | C$120 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iowa City, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,749 (C$34,260) | C$24,609 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (C$1.03) | C$1.69 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (C$43) | C$60 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iowa City, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (C$5.09) | C$4.17 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.28 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (C$4.59) | C$3.11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (C$2.63) | C$3.02 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$33) | C$22 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iowa City, Iowa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$60) | C$61 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$30) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $108 (C$156) | C$118 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (C$116) | C$97 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.01 (C$5.78) | C$4.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.44 (C$6) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $479 (C$692) | C$647 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$66) | C$38 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 116 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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