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- Provo, Utah
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Provo, Utah (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$13) | C$14 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.96 (C$3.65) | C$5.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (C$0.82) | C$2.40 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.77 (C$2.18) | C$4.13 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.21 (C$3.95) | C$2.54 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (C$3.55) | C$3.55 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.79 (C$0.97) | C$3.02 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (C$3.91) | C$2.26 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$20) | C$15 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.32 (C$1.63) | C$2.18 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (C$1.97) | C$1.87 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Provo, Utah (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,186 (C$1,463) | C$1,186 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $915 (C$1,129) | C$982 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (C$157) | C$104 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $842 (C$1,039) | C$919 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $607 (C$748) | C$695 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $98 (C$121) | C$64 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (C$44) | C$39 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $299 (C$369) | C$393 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (C$177) | C$111 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$17) | C$10 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$19) | C$25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Provo, Utah (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$56) | C$61 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $25 (C$31) | C$41 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$100) | C$95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $167 (C$206) | C$87 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Provo, Utah (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,778 (C$29,325) | C$23,851 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.75) | C$1.19 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (C$95) | C$47 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Provo, Utah (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$13) | C$7 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (C$120) | C$85 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.98 (C$4.91) | C$2.88 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$3.82 | + 233% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.20 (C$5.17) | C$3.16 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (C$1.81) | C$2.53 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Provo, Utah (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (C$36) | C$45 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (C$49) | C$84 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$55) | C$89 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 20% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $446 (C$550) | C$850 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (C$0.34) | C$1.04 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $22 (C$27) | C$34 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Provo, Utah (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,963
($3,213)
in Provo, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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