- 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 | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$12) | C$14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (C$5.71) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (C$1.04) | C$2.38 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (C$3.21) | C$4.08 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.33 (C$2.92) | C$2.62 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.61 (C$4.53) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (C$4.13) | C$3.73 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (C$4.24) | C$2.89 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (C$2.20) | C$2.31 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (C$3.27) | C$1.76 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,190 (C$2,746) | C$1,186 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,113 (C$1,395) | C$982 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (C$202) | C$117 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (C$1,317) | C$919 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (C$955) | C$695 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (C$101) | C$64 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$65) | C$39 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $400 (C$501) | C$392 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (C$154) | C$111 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$34) | C$26 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$50) | C$61 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (C$48) | C$41 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$108) | C$95 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (C$132) | C$87 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (C$31,349) | C$22,684 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.92) | C$1.19 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$100) | C$47 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$30) | - | - | |
| 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) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (C$43) | C$20 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (C$144) | C$85 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (C$4.24) | C$3.90 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.53 (C$5.68) | C$3.90 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (C$3.13) | C$3.21 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (C$2.02) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (C$33) | C$19 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$54) | C$43 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$27 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $191 (C$239) | C$84 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$56) | C$93 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.97 (C$4.98) | C$5.44 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (C$5.64) | C$5.57 | + 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $163 (C$204) | C$141 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.23) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$50) | C$34 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,506
($3,593)
in Dallas, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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