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Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (C$0.96) | C$2.05 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (C$3.40) | C$4.81 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.33 (C$3.09) | C$2.90 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.61 (C$4.79) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (C$4.37) | C$4.00 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (C$6) | C$3.34 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (C$4.48) | C$3.36 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$16 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (C$2.25) | C$2.41 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (C$3.46) | C$2.01 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,190 (C$2,906) | C$1,651 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,113 (C$1,476) | C$1,142 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (C$214) | C$102 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (C$1,394) | C$1,038 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (C$1,010) | C$779 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (C$107) | C$66 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$69) | C$39 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $340 (C$451) | C$351 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (C$134) | C$86 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$23) | C$22 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$53) | C$59 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (C$50) | C$40 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$114) | C$93 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (C$139) | C$92 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (C$33,170) | C$22,749 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.97) | C$1.27 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$106) | C$67 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (C$31) | C$31 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (C$38) | C$20 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (C$146) | C$82 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.96 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (C$3.92) | C$3.72 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (C$5.50) | C$2.83 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.89 (C$3.84) | C$3.09 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.46 (C$1.94) | C$2.46 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$19 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (C$54) | C$46 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (C$227) | C$101 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (C$60) | C$85 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$8 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.97 (C$5.27) | C$5.34 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (C$5.97) | C$5.67 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $438 (C$581) | C$549 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (C$53) | C$35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,205 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,964
($4,495)
in Dallas, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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