Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.48 (C$4.68) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (C$1.40) | C$2.69 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (C$3.28) | C$5.27 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (C$5.37) | C$4.33 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.50 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (C$4.91) | C$3.79 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (C$2.21) | C$2.67 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (C$3.03) | C$3.97 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$24 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (C$3.14) | C$2.47 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 (C$1.66) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,077 (C$1,449) | C$2,008 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $850 (C$1,144) | C$1,671 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (C$263) | C$115 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $781 (C$1,051) | C$1,201 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $533 (C$718) | C$1,069 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (C$164) | C$85 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (C$54) | C$83 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (C$433) | C$351 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$122) | C$159 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$11) | C$17 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (C$17) | C$28 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (C$50) | C$80 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$135) | C$119 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (C$106) | C$162 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,332 (C$28,692) | C$25,318 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.12) | C$1.65 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (C$44) | C$66 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$28) | C$31 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$13 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$17) | C$38 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (C$105) | C$54 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.13 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (C$4.60) | C$5.63 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (C$5.91) | C$5.47 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (C$4.65) | C$3.95 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 (C$2.77) | C$1.60 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$19) | C$24 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$48) | C$63 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$30) | C$28 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (C$78) | C$105 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (C$71) | C$107 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$12 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (C$5.90) | C$5.19 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (C$564) | C$677 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$62) | C$53 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 107 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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