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Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (C$5.09) | C$5.69 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (C$1.01) | C$2.17 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (C$3.29) | C$4.84 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (C$5.52) | C$2.90 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (C$5.69) | C$4.00 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (C$7) | C$3.31 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (C$3.08) | C$3.07 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$16 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (C$2.43) | C$2.51 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (C$3.66) | C$2.07 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (C$3,140) | C$1,576 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (C$1,883) | C$1,122 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (C$280) | C$109 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (C$1,787) | C$1,019 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (C$1,128) | C$774 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (C$140) | C$66 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$64) | C$40 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (C$476) | C$377 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$170) | C$98 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$25) | C$23 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$58) | C$59 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (C$60) | C$40 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$118) | C$92 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (C$30,894) | C$22,749 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (C$1.00) | C$1.26 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$76) | C$65 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$23) | C$31 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (C$28) | C$20 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (C$157) | C$96 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (C$4.55) | C$3.72 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.82 (C$4.84) | C$3.09 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (C$2.15) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$25) | C$19 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$53) | C$46 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (C$182) | C$101 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$76) | C$87 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (C$4.98) | C$5.53 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.43) | C$5.67 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (C$548) | C$549 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (C$0.57) | C$1.04 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (C$59) | C$35 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,277
($4,957)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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