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- Lincoln, Nebraska
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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$13) | C$14 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (C$5.30) | C$5.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.16) | C$2.40 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.65 (C$3.26) | C$4.13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.55 (C$4.37) | C$2.54 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.66 (C$5.74) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (C$4.45) | C$3.55 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (C$1.68) | C$3.02 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (C$2.75) | C$2.26 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$20) | C$15 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.64 (C$2.02) | C$2.18 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (C$1.88) | C$1.87 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,086 (C$1,337) | C$1,186 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $719 (C$885) | C$982 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (C$198) | C$104 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $725 (C$893) | C$919 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $498 (C$614) | C$695 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (C$122) | C$64 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$54) | C$39 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $615 (C$757) | C$393 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (C$108) | C$111 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$25 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$60) | C$61 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$72) | C$41 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (C$119) | C$95 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (C$136) | C$87 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $46,000 (C$56,636) | C$23,851 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (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 | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$18) | C$20 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (C$155) | C$85 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (C$4.39) | C$2.88 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (C$3.91) | C$3.16 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (C$3.43) | C$2.53 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$18) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| 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$49) | C$45 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (C$69) | C$84 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (C$88) | C$89 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.72 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (C$5.99) | C$5.72 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.16 (C$5.12) | C$5.43 | - 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (C$0.73) | C$1.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$59) | C$34 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 232 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,591
($2,917)
in Lincoln, Nebraska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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