- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Dallas, Texas
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$12) | C$14 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (C$5.62) | C$5.67 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (C$0.96) | C$2.40 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (C$3.16) | C$4.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.33 (C$2.87) | C$2.54 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.61 (C$4.45) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (C$4.06) | C$3.55 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (C$6.00) | C$3.02 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (C$4.17) | C$2.26 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 (C$2.01) | C$2.18 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (C$3.22) | C$1.87 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,190 (C$2,702) | C$1,186 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,113 (C$1,373) | C$982 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (C$199) | C$104 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (C$1,296) | C$919 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (C$939) | C$695 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (C$100) | C$64 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$64) | C$39 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (C$417) | C$393 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (C$160) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (C$26) | C$25 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$49) | C$61 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (C$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$106) | C$95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (C$130) | C$87 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (C$30,845) | C$23,851 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.90) | C$1.19 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$99) | C$47 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (C$41) | C$20 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (C$138) | C$85 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (C$4.33) | C$2.88 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.28 (C$5.28) | C$3.82 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (C$4.10) | C$3.16 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (C$2.15) | C$2.53 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$31) | C$19 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$53) | C$45 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $133 (C$165) | C$84 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$56) | C$89 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.97 (C$4.90) | C$5.72 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (C$5.55) | C$5.43 | + 2% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $541 (C$668) | C$850 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$49) | C$34 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$4,880
($3,955)
in Dallas, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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