Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.64 (C$4.86) | C$5.78 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.53 (C$0.71) | C$1.98 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (C$2.89) | C$4.18 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (C$4.53) | C$3.04 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.64 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (C$4.21) | C$4.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (C$1.72) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (C$4.84) | C$3.41 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (C$2.44) | C$2.48 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.54 (C$2.05) | C$1.93 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,949 (C$2,602) | C$2,136 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,153 (C$1,540) | C$1,241 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (C$174) | C$133 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,104 (C$1,474) | C$1,120 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $702 (C$937) | C$806 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $81 (C$108) | C$66 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$56) | C$54 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $363 (C$485) | C$311 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (C$188) | C$97 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$29) | C$25 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$56) | C$60 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$105) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (C$178) | C$117 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,624 (C$28,878) | C$22,935 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.98) | C$1.39 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (C$113) | C$67 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$11) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (C$94) | C$77 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (C$4.66) | C$3.85 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.90 (C$5.21) | C$3.11 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (C$2.27) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (C$46) | C$52 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$28) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (C$64) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (C$69) | C$96 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (C$571) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (C$0.46) | C$0.83 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (C$33) | C$35 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,563 ($5,663) in Provo, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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