- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Houston, Texas
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (C$5.04) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (C$0.99) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (C$3.26) | C$4.08 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (C$5.47) | C$2.62 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (C$5.63) | C$3.73 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (C$3.05) | C$2.89 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$16 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (C$2.24) | C$2.31 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (C$3.62) | C$1.76 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (C$3,110) | C$1,186 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (C$1,866) | C$982 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (C$277) | C$117 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (C$1,771) | C$919 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (C$1,118) | C$695 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (C$139) | C$64 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$63) | C$39 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $345 (C$433) | C$392 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $111 (C$139) | C$111 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$57) | C$61 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (C$60) | C$41 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$99) | C$95 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$117) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (C$30,602) | C$22,684 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (C$0.99) | C$1.19 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$75) | C$47 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (C$25) | C$20 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (C$131) | C$85 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (C$4.26) | C$3.90 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.28 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (C$4.34) | C$3.21 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (C$2.01) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (C$23) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (C$47) | C$43 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$27 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (C$189) | C$84 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (C$75) | C$93 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (C$4.93) | C$5.44 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.39) | C$5.57 | - 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $161 (C$202) | C$141 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (C$0.56) | C$2.00 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (C$59) | C$34 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,588 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$4,558
($3,634)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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