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- Provo, Utah
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$14 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (C$3.69) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (C$0.92) | C$2.38 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.89 (C$2.53) | C$4.08 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.21 (C$4.30) | C$2.62 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (C$3.70) | C$3.73 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.85 (C$1.14) | C$2.90 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.32 (C$3.11) | C$2.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$16 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.31 (C$1.76) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (C$1.72) | C$1.76 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,163 (C$1,560) | C$1,145 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $898 (C$1,205) | C$990 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (C$179) | C$117 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $829 (C$1,111) | C$919 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $561 (C$753) | C$695 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (C$120) | C$64 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $35 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $299 (C$401) | C$392 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (C$193) | C$111 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$21) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (C$68) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $22 (C$29) | C$41 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (C$126) | C$95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $203 (C$272) | C$87 | + 214% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,940 (C$34,793) | C$22,684 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (C$0.79) | C$1.19 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (C$103) | C$47 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$14) | C$8 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (C$131) | C$85 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.76 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$3.90 | + 254% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.20 (C$5.63) | C$3.21 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (C$2.40) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$25) | C$19 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (C$39) | C$43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$24) | C$27 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (C$53) | C$84 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (C$61) | C$93 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.44 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.57 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $170 (C$228) | C$141 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (C$0.37) | C$2.00 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $18 (C$24) | C$34 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 241 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,289
($2,452)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,125
in Abbotsford.
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