Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$14) | C$14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (C$1.13) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (C$3.03) | C$4.13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (C$4.82) | C$2.54 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (C$6) | C$3.55 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (C$5.28) | C$3.02 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (C$2.20) | C$2.26 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$15 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (C$2.20) | C$2.18 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (C$3.21) | C$1.87 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (C$2,571) | C$1,186 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,273 (C$1,601) | C$982 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (C$167) | C$104 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,136 (C$1,429) | C$919 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (C$982) | C$695 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (C$84) | C$64 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$62) | C$39 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (C$405) | C$393 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (C$153) | C$111 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$19) | C$25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$48) | C$61 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$40) | C$41 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (C$83) | C$95 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (C$95) | C$87 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$27,669) | C$23,851 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (C$0.69) | C$1.19 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (C$105) | C$47 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (C$28) | C$20 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (C$143) | C$85 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.30 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.17 (C$3.98) | C$2.88 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.65 (C$5.85) | C$3.82 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (C$3.51) | C$3.16 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (C$1.95) | C$2.53 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$49) | C$45 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$26) | C$26 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (C$157) | C$84 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$63) | C$89 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (C$4.40) | C$5.72 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.77) | C$5.43 | - 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (C$170) | C$141 | + 21% | |
| 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$38) | C$34 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,069
($3,235)
in Charlotte, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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