Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (C$1.17) | C$2.05 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (C$3.13) | C$4.81 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (C$4.97) | C$2.90 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (C$7) | C$4.00 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (C$5.45) | C$3.34 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (C$2.27) | C$3.36 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (C$2.33) | C$2.41 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (C$3.31) | C$2.01 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (C$2,651) | C$1,651 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,273 (C$1,651) | C$1,142 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (C$173) | C$102 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,136 (C$1,473) | C$1,038 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (C$1,013) | C$779 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (C$86) | C$66 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$64) | C$39 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $314 (C$407) | C$351 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (C$149) | C$86 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$22) | C$22 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$49) | C$59 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$42) | C$40 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (C$86) | C$93 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (C$98) | C$92 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$28,532) | C$22,749 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (C$0.71) | C$1.27 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (C$108) | C$65 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (C$27) | C$31 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$25) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (C$145) | C$96 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.26 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (C$4.38) | C$3.72 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.28 (C$4.25) | C$3.09 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (C$2.07) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$24) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$49) | C$46 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (C$198) | C$101 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$65) | C$85 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (C$4.54) | C$5.34 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.89) | C$5.67 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (C$558) | C$549 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (C$39) | C$35 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,386
($4,924)
in Charlotte, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,400
in Abbotsford.
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