Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (C$1.40) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.47 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.81 (C$3.78) | C$3.17 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.09 (C$5.50) | C$4.24 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (C$2.24) | C$3.76 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.48 (C$3.34) | C$3.41 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (C$3.86) | C$2.48 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.21 (C$4.31) | C$1.93 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,678 (C$3,600) | C$2,136 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,982 (C$2,664) | C$1,257 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (C$286) | C$124 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,686 (C$2,265) | C$1,120 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,263 (C$1,697) | C$805 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (C$189) | C$66 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (C$76) | C$54 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $239 (C$321) | C$311 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$181) | C$97 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$20) | C$10 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$32) | C$25 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (C$78) | C$60 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (C$69) | C$39 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (C$128) | C$98 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (C$161) | C$117 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,150 (C$40,518) | C$22,942 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (C$1.40) | C$1.67 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (C$125) | C$67 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$27) | C$22 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (C$140) | C$77 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (C$5.96) | C$4.33 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (C$4.47) | C$3.16 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (C$2.49) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (C$35) | C$20 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (C$63) | C$51 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$35) | C$27 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $160 (C$215) | C$135 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (C$92) | C$96 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$18) | C$10 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$582) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (C$0.07) | C$0.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (C$44) | C$37 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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