Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (C$4.86) | C$5.78 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (C$1.11) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (C$2.43) | C$4.18 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (C$4.53) | C$3.04 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (C$4.61) | C$4.24 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (C$1.74) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.68 (C$3.41) | C$3.41 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.77 (C$2.26) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (C$1.95) | C$1.93 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,069 (C$1,362) | C$2,136 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $745 (C$950) | C$1,241 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (C$201) | C$133 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $712 (C$907) | C$1,120 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $505 (C$644) | C$806 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (C$127) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$52) | C$54 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $540 (C$688) | C$311 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$116) | C$97 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$25 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$57) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (C$75) | C$39 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$110) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (C$139) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $46,000 (C$58,613) | C$22,935 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (C$0.86) | C$1.39 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (C$25) | C$67 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$19) | C$22 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (C$152) | C$77 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (C$4.69) | C$3.85 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (C$4.14) | C$3.11 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (C$3.55) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$51) | C$52 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (C$72) | C$117 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$85) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (C$5.81) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$546) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (C$0.61) | C$0.83 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (C$60) | C$35 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,451 ($4,278) in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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