Cost of living in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Abbotsford (Canada) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 ($17) | $16 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 ($10) | $8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 ($4.42) | $5.02 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 ($1.76) | $1.01 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.70 ($3.42) | $2.80 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.95 ($2.88) | $4.92 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.85 ($3.53) | $2.79 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.95 ($2.88) | $1.74 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.50 ($2.55) | $2.31 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 ($15) | $15 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.68 ($1.95) | $1.99 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 ($1.57) | $1.80 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Abbotsford (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,300 ($1,676) | $1,810 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,599 ($1,165) | $1,036 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$120 ($87) | $153 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,347 ($981) | $1,075 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$985 ($718) | $753 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$69 ($50) | $127 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$60 ($44) | $48 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$311 ($227) | $387 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 ($102) | $86 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($7) | $11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 ($19) | $24 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Abbotsford (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 ($51) | $48 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$41 ($30) | $58 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 ($77) | $77 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$120 ($88) | $102 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Abbotsford (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,609 ($17,928) | $23,749 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.69 ($1.23) | $0.72 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$60 ($44) | $30 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Abbotsford (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($5.81) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 ($56) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 ($4.70) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.17 ($3.04) | $3.53 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.59 ($3.35) | $5.28 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.11 ($2.26) | $3.18 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.02 ($2.20) | $1.83 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 ($16) | $23 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Abbotsford (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Abbotsford | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($20) | $21 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$118 ($86) | $108 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 ($70) | $80 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 ($3.43) | $4.01 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.27) | $4.44 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$647 ($471) | $479 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.24 ($0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$38 ($28) | $46 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 ($9) | $8 | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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