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- Lincoln, Nebraska
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.14 (C$5.33) | C$5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (C$1.22) | C$2.17 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (C$2.96) | C$4.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (C$4.58) | C$2.90 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 (C$4.58) | C$4.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (C$1.76) | C$3.31 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (C$2.54) | C$3.07 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$16 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 (C$2.09) | C$2.51 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (C$1.97) | C$2.07 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,126 (C$1,450) | C$1,576 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $726 (C$935) | C$1,122 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (C$206) | C$109 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $702 (C$904) | C$1,019 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $490 (C$631) | C$774 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (C$128) | C$66 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $585 (C$753) | C$377 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$117) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$23 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$55) | C$59 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (C$77) | C$40 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (C$113) | C$93 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (C$141) | C$92 | + 52% | |
| 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$59,239) | C$22,749 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (C$0.83) | C$1.27 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (C$26) | C$65 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (C$15) | C$31 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 39% 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$20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (C$153) | C$96 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (C$4.74) | C$3.72 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (C$4.18) | C$3.09 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (C$3.59) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$51) | C$46 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (C$73) | C$101 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (C$88) | C$87 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.16 (C$5.35) | C$5.67 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$552) | C$549 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (C$0.76) | C$1.04 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$62) | C$35 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 339 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,953
($3,846)
in Lincoln, Nebraska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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