- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Houston, Texas
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (C$4.94) | C$5.67 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (C$0.95) | C$2.40 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (C$3.19) | C$4.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (C$5.36) | C$2.54 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (C$5.52) | C$3.55 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (C$7) | C$3.02 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (C$2.99) | C$2.26 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$18) | C$15 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (C$2.23) | C$2.18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (C$3.55) | C$1.87 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (C$3,047) | C$1,186 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (C$1,828) | C$982 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (C$272) | C$104 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (C$1,734) | C$919 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (C$1,095) | C$695 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (C$136) | C$64 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$62) | C$39 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $362 (C$445) | C$393 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (C$144) | C$111 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$30) | C$25 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$56) | C$61 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (C$58) | C$41 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$97) | C$95 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$115) | C$87 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (C$29,979) | C$23,851 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (C$0.97) | C$1.19 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$74) | C$47 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (C$26) | C$20 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (C$132) | C$85 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (C$4.21) | C$2.88 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.24 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (C$4.48) | C$3.16 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (C$2.11) | C$2.53 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$23) | C$19 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$47) | C$45 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $150 (C$185) | C$84 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$74) | C$89 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$14) | C$9 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (C$4.83) | C$5.72 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.30) | C$5.43 | - 21% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $473 (C$581) | C$850 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (C$0.55) | C$1.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (C$58) | C$34 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,980 prices entered by 419 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,211
($4,241)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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