Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (C$5.45) | C$5.84 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (C$1.21) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.94 (C$2.57) | C$4.48 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (C$4.71) | C$3.04 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (C$4.79) | C$4.24 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (C$1.80) | C$3.76 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (C$2.61) | C$3.41 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.74 (C$2.30) | C$2.48 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (C$2.02) | C$1.93 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,069 (C$1,416) | C$2,136 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $737 (C$976) | C$1,241 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (C$218) | C$133 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $712 (C$943) | C$1,120 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $505 (C$669) | C$806 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (C$131) | C$66 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$54) | C$54 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $585 (C$774) | C$311 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$121) | C$97 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$25) | C$25 | - 0% | |
| 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$57) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (C$78) | C$39 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$119) | C$98 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (C$145) | C$117 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $46,000 (C$60,903) | C$22,935 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (C$0.91) | C$1.42 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (C$26) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (C$16) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$20) | C$22 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (C$158) | C$77 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (C$4.88) | C$3.85 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (C$4.30) | C$3.11 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (C$3.69) | C$2.46 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$20) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (C$53) | C$52 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$30) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (C$75) | C$117 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$89) | C$96 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (C$6) | C$7 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$567) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (C$0.63) | C$0.83 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$63) | C$35 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 154 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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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$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,137 ($4,635) in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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