Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (C$1.19) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (C$3.20) | C$4.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (C$5.08) | C$2.62 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 (C$7) | C$3.73 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (C$5.57) | C$2.90 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (C$2.32) | C$2.89 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (C$2.30) | C$2.31 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (C$3.38) | C$1.76 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (C$2,713) | C$1,186 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,273 (C$1,689) | C$982 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 (C$177) | C$117 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,136 (C$1,508) | C$919 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 (C$1,036) | C$695 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (C$88) | C$64 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$65) | C$39 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $313 (C$416) | C$392 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (C$162) | C$111 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$50) | C$61 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (C$88) | C$95 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (C$100) | C$87 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$29,198) | C$22,684 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (C$0.73) | C$1.19 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (C$111) | C$47 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$27) | - | - | |
| 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$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (C$29) | C$20 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (C$148) | C$85 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.47 (C$7) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.23 (C$4.29) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.68 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.84 (C$3.77) | C$3.21 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (C$2.11) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$58) | C$43 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$28) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $135 (C$179) | C$84 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$66) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (C$4.65) | C$5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.98) | C$5.57 | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (C$185) | C$141 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (C$40) | C$34 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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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$4,130
($3,112)
in Charlotte, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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