Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (C$26) | C$20 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (C$1.28) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.92 (C$8) | C$4.18 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (C$5.78) | C$3.17 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.32 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.64 (C$6) | C$4.24 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (C$2.98) | C$3.76 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (C$4.50) | C$3.41 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$22) | C$19 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (C$3.43) | C$2.48 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.53 (C$3.40) | C$1.93 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,301 (C$3,090) | C$2,136 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,630 (C$2,188) | C$1,257 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (C$278) | C$124 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,751 (C$2,351) | C$1,120 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,248 (C$1,675) | C$805 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (C$199) | C$66 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (C$63) | C$54 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (C$375) | C$311 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (C$166) | C$97 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$29) | C$25 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | 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) | $43 (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$141) | C$98 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $179 (C$240) | C$117 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,726 (C$38,565) | C$22,942 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (C$1.23) | C$1.67 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $99 (C$133) | C$67 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $45 (C$61) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (C$225) | C$77 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.34 (C$5.83) | C$3.85 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (C$8) | C$3.16 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (C$2.35) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (C$47) | C$20 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$67) | C$51 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$32) | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (C$265) | C$135 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (C$86) | C$96 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$17) | C$10 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $491 (C$660) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (C$0.22) | C$0.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (C$66) | C$37 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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