- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$12) | C$14 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (C$5.36) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (C$1.24) | C$2.38 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (C$3.43) | C$4.08 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (C$4.53) | C$2.62 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.66 (C$5.83) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (C$4.53) | C$3.73 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (C$2.34) | C$2.90 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (C$2.77) | C$2.89 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (C$1.98) | C$2.31 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (C$2.14) | C$1.76 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,041 (C$1,303) | C$1,186 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $716 (C$895) | C$982 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 (C$190) | C$117 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (C$902) | C$919 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $507 (C$634) | C$695 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (C$113) | C$64 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$53) | C$39 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $629 (C$786) | C$392 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$99) | C$111 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (C$61) | C$61 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (C$76) | C$41 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (C$128) | C$95 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (C$138) | C$87 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $46,000 (C$57,538) | C$22,684 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (C$0.70) | C$1.19 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $18 (C$23) | C$47 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (C$134) | C$85 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (C$4.46) | C$3.90 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (C$3.97) | C$3.21 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (C$3.49) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$48) | C$43 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$27) | C$27 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (C$64) | C$84 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (C$86) | C$93 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.54 (C$5.68) | C$5.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.06 (C$5.08) | C$5.57 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $192 (C$240) | C$141 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (C$0.74) | C$2.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$60) | C$34 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,635
($2,906)
in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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