Cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort Worth, Texas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (C$31) | C$23 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (C$17) | C$13 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (C$1.31) | C$2.41 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.15 (C$5.97) | C$4.70 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (C$5.91) | C$3.95 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.60 (C$5.17) | C$4.85 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (C$2.43) | C$3.95 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.89 (C$8) | C$3.50 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$26) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (C$4.00) | C$2.68 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (C$2.37) | C$2.16 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort Worth, Texas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,449 (C$3,522) | C$2,300 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,797 (C$2,585) | C$1,599 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $276 (C$397) | C$120 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,445 (C$2,078) | C$1,347 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,138 (C$1,637) | C$985 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (C$204) | C$69 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (C$82) | C$60 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $277 (C$399) | C$311 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (C$216) | C$140 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$16) | C$10 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort Worth, Texas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (C$75) | C$70 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$73) | C$41 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$130) | C$105 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (C$155) | C$120 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort Worth, Texas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,646 (C$42,632) | C$24,609 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.20) | C$1.69 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (C$94) | C$60 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort Worth, Texas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (C$41) | C$22 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (C$141) | C$77 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.23 (C$4.65) | C$4.17 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.33 (C$6) | C$3.11 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (C$2.75) | C$3.02 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$31) | C$22 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort Worth, Texas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$72) | C$61 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$39) | C$27 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $325 (C$467) | C$118 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (C$110) | C$97 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$12 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (C$11) | C$4.71 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 (C$8) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $416 (C$598) | C$647 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.75 (C$1.08) | C$0.24 | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (C$58) | C$38 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 193 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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