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- Provo, Utah
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$15 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (C$4.22) | C$5.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (C$0.84) | C$2.05 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.80 (C$2.39) | C$4.81 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (C$4.14) | C$2.90 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (C$4.18) | C$4.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.81 (C$1.08) | C$3.34 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (C$3.97) | C$3.36 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$23) | C$16 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (C$2.10) | C$2.41 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (C$2.28) | C$2.01 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,236 (C$1,642) | C$1,651 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $994 (C$1,321) | C$1,142 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (C$184) | C$102 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (C$1,164) | C$1,038 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (C$849) | C$779 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (C$121) | C$66 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$54) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $308 (C$410) | C$351 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$161) | C$86 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$19) | C$9 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$22) | C$22 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$63) | C$59 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (C$36) | C$40 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$107) | C$93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $167 (C$221) | C$92 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,778 (C$31,598) | C$22,749 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.83) | C$1.27 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (C$123) | C$67 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (C$139) | C$82 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (C$5.55) | C$3.72 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$2.83 | + 383% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (C$5.31) | C$3.09 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $27 (C$36) | C$46 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$26) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (C$53) | C$101 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (C$65) | C$85 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$568) | C$549 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (C$0.55) | C$1.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $23 (C$31) | C$35 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 446 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,725
($4,308)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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