- Cost of Living
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- Dallas, Texas
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$12) | C$15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (C$5.85) | C$5.69 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (C$0.94) | C$2.17 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (C$3.29) | C$4.84 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.33 (C$2.99) | C$2.90 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.61 (C$4.63) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (C$4.22) | C$4.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (C$6) | C$3.31 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (C$4.34) | C$3.07 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (C$2.22) | C$2.51 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (C$3.35) | C$2.07 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,190 (C$2,811) | C$1,576 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,113 (C$1,428) | C$1,122 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (C$207) | C$109 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (C$1,348) | C$1,019 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (C$977) | C$774 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (C$104) | C$66 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$67) | C$40 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $326 (C$419) | C$377 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (C$140) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$23 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$51) | C$59 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (C$49) | C$40 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$110) | C$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (C$135) | C$92 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (C$32,091) | C$22,749 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.94) | C$1.27 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$103) | C$65 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$30) | C$31 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $36 (C$46) | C$20 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (C$138) | C$96 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.87 (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (C$3.92) | C$3.72 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.31 (C$5.53) | C$2.83 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (C$3.65) | C$3.09 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.48 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$26) | C$19 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (C$53) | C$46 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (C$216) | C$101 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$58) | C$87 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.97 (C$5.10) | C$5.53 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (C$5.78) | C$5.67 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $440 (C$565) | C$549 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$51) | C$35 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,076 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,189
($4,822)
in Dallas, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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