Cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omaha, Nebraska | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (C$26) | C$22 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.20 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (C$1.62) | C$1.97 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.63 (C$4.90) | C$4.31 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.95 (C$5.33) | C$3.89 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (C$4.82) | C$4.59 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (C$2.74) | C$3.65 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.96 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$24) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.43 (C$3.27) | C$2.55 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (C$2.91) | C$2.11 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omaha, Nebraska | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,653 (C$2,231) | C$2,291 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,346 (C$1,817) | C$1,332 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $286 (C$386) | C$124 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,131 (C$2,877) | C$1,235 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $930 (C$1,255) | C$875 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (C$151) | C$68 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$65) | C$54 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $234 (C$316) | C$311 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (C$162) | C$140 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (C$58) | C$25 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omaha, Nebraska | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (C$80) | C$57 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (C$56) | C$41 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$141) | C$105 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (C$161) | C$117 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omaha, Nebraska | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,463 (C$37,070) | C$22,942 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.17) | C$1.66 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (C$74) | C$67 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (C$60) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omaha, Nebraska | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (C$130) | C$77 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (C$4.96) | C$4.17 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 (C$5.29) | C$3.11 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (C$3.20) | C$2.78 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (C$47) | C$20 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omaha, Nebraska | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$61) | C$53 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$36) | C$26 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (C$209) | C$135 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (C$112) | C$96 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$10 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (C$10) | C$4.71 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.61 (C$6) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $499 (C$674) | C$647 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (C$0.11) | C$0.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (C$63) | C$37 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 188 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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