Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (C$4.88) | C$5.84 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (C$1.04) | C$1.85 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.39 (C$3.16) | C$4.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.17 (C$4.20) | C$3.04 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.52 (C$3.33) | C$4.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (C$1.87) | C$3.76 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.57 (C$4.72) | C$3.41 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$18 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.75 (C$2.32) | C$2.48 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (C$2.76) | C$1.93 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,866 (C$2,470) | C$2,136 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,360 (C$1,801) | C$1,241 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (C$266) | C$133 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,504 (C$1,991) | C$1,120 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 (C$1,392) | C$806 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (C$155) | C$66 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (C$58) | C$50 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $227 (C$301) | C$322 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$160) | C$96 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$31) | C$25 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$59) | C$61 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (C$47) | C$38 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$103) | C$96 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (C$141) | C$112 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,771 (C$30,140) | C$22,935 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (C$0.84) | C$1.39 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (C$93) | C$67 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (C$8) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$31) | C$22 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (C$145) | C$77 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.94 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.25 (C$4.30) | C$3.78 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.26 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.95 (C$5.22) | C$3.11 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (C$31) | C$20 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$50) | C$50 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$32) | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $189 (C$250) | C$117 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (C$81) | C$94 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.06 (C$7) | C$5.25 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.41 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (C$542) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$60) | C$36 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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