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Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| 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 | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (C$4.05) | C$5.69 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.64 (C$0.82) | C$2.17 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.80 (C$2.29) | C$4.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (C$3.98) | C$2.90 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (C$4.01) | C$4.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.81 (C$1.03) | C$3.31 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (C$3.89) | C$3.07 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$22) | C$16 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.54 (C$1.96) | C$2.51 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (C$2.19) | C$2.07 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,236 (C$1,577) | C$1,576 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $994 (C$1,269) | C$1,122 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (C$177) | C$109 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (C$1,118) | C$1,019 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (C$815) | C$774 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (C$116) | C$66 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (C$52) | C$40 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $308 (C$393) | C$377 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$155) | C$98 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$19) | C$9 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$22) | C$23 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$60) | C$59 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (C$35) | C$40 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$103) | C$93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $167 (C$213) | C$92 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,778 (C$30,345) | C$22,749 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.80) | C$1.26 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (C$118) | C$65 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (C$134) | C$96 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (C$5.33) | C$3.72 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$2.83 | + 364% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (C$5.10) | C$3.09 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (C$1.98) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| 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$35) | C$46 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (C$51) | C$101 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (C$62) | C$87 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (C$546) | C$549 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (C$0.53) | C$1.04 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $23 (C$29) | C$35 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 428 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,354
($4,195)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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