Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (C$27) | C$25 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (C$1.24) | C$2.66 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.30 (C$5.75) | C$4.94 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (C$5.60) | C$5.11 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.26 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (C$6) | C$5.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.28 (C$4.39) | C$2.62 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (C$4.52) | C$3.02 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$17 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.10 (C$4.15) | C$2.81 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 (C$4.24) | C$2.94 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,330 (C$4,451) | C$2,025 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,371 (C$3,169) | C$1,608 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (C$334) | C$352 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,816 (C$2,428) | C$1,341 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,442 (C$1,927) | C$1,025 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $248 (C$332) | C$179 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (C$94) | C$84 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $347 (C$464) | C$416 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $223 (C$299) | C$168 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$21) | C$13 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (C$54) | C$26 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (C$71) | C$72 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$67) | C$43 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (C$126) | C$104 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (C$191) | C$133 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,374 (C$35,251) | C$29,009 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (C$1.20) | C$1.60 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (C$131) | C$101 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (C$33) | C$19 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$20) | C$23 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $233 (C$312) | C$81 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.39 (C$7) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (C$4.21) | C$5.05 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$5.77 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (C$4.16) | C$4.27 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (C$2.75) | C$2.69 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (C$39) | C$29 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (C$78) | C$60 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (C$37) | C$30 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $419 (C$561) | C$122 | + 360% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (C$106) | C$100 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $25 (C$34) | C$12 | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (C$7) | C$5.19 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.39 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $550 (C$735) | C$643 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.27) | C$0.35 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$60) | C$62 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$17 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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