Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (C$4.73) | C$5.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.58 (C$0.73) | C$1.98 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (C$2.55) | C$4.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.46 (C$4.39) | C$3.04 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (C$3.95) | C$4.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (C$1.74) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.62 (C$4.60) | C$3.41 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.72 (C$2.18) | C$2.48 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (C$2.08) | C$1.93 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,862 (C$2,366) | C$2,136 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,173 (C$1,489) | C$1,241 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (C$182) | C$133 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,203 (C$1,528) | C$1,120 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $766 (C$973) | C$806 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $94 (C$120) | C$66 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (C$55) | C$54 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (C$463) | C$311 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (C$189) | C$97 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$28) | C$25 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (C$55) | C$60 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$102) | C$98 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (C$170) | C$117 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,624 (C$27,467) | C$22,935 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.95) | C$1.39 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (C$114) | C$67 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (C$89) | C$77 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (C$4.44) | C$3.85 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.90 (C$4.96) | C$3.11 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$18) | C$20 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$49) | C$52 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$27) | C$26 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $65 (C$83) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (C$543) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (C$0.58) | C$0.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $21 (C$26) | C$35 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 22, 2021.
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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$6,411 ($5,047) in Provo, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Abbotsford.
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