Cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 (C$15) | C$20 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (C$9) | C$10 | 6% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.67 (C$3.34) | C$5.78 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.70 (C$0.88) | C$1.98 | 56% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.85 (C$3.56) | C$4.18 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.03 (C$3.79) | C$3.04 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$10 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.91 (C$3.64) | C$4.24 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.47 (C$1.84) | C$3.76 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.34 (C$2.93) | C$3.41 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (C$18) | C$19 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.98 (C$2.48) | C$2.48 | 0% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.40 (C$1.75) | C$1.93 | 9% |
| Housing in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,404 (C$1,756) | C$2,136 | 18% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $967 (C$1,209) | C$1,241 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $151 (C$189) | C$133 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $921 (C$1,152) | C$1,120 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $766 (C$958) | C$806 | 19% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $119 (C$149) | C$66 | 125% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $40 (C$50) | C$54 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $315 (C$393) | C$311 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $74 (C$92) | C$97 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (C$16) | C$10 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $17 (C$21) | C$25 | 17% |
| Clothes in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $40 (C$50) | C$60 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (C$49) | C$39 | 25% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $100 (C$125) | C$98 | 28% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $99 (C$124) | C$117 | 6% |
| Transportation in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,916 (C$28,658) | C$22,942 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.64 (C$0.80) | C$1.39 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $29 (C$36) | C$67 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (C$8) | C$8 | 1% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $20 (C$25) | C$22 | 15% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $77 (C$96) | C$77 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$6 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.33 (C$4.17) | C$3.85 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.23 (C$5.29) | C$4.28 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.40 (C$3.00) | C$3.11 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.06 (C$2.58) | C$2.46 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $16 (C$20) | C$20 | 1% |
| Entertainment in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $45 (C$56) | C$52 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $19 (C$24) | C$26 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $101 (C$126) | C$117 | 7% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $70 (C$87) | C$96 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (C$11) | C$9 | 21% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.32 (C$7) | C$5.42 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.43 (C$5.54) | C$7 | 16% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (C$536) | C$647 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $1.09 (C$1.36) | C$0.83 | 64% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $36 (C$44) | C$35 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$11 | 21% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,648 ($4,517) in Corpus Christi, Texas.