Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 ($18) | $22 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 ($10) | $11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($5.44) | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 ($1.79) | $0.91 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.09 ($3.51) | $4.15 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.31 ($3.67) | $4.11 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($7) | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$6 ($4.22) | $3.60 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.99 ($2.06) | $1.69 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.16 ($2.18) | $5.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 ($14) | $18 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.85 ($1.97) | $2.78 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.96 ($2.04) | $1.65 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 31% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,978 ($1,365) | $2,449 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,627 ($1,123) | $1,797 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$336 ($232) | $276 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,502 ($1,036) | $1,445 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$953 ($658) | $1,138 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$198 ($137) | $142 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 ($45) | $57 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$408 ($281) | $277 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 ($121) | $150 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 ($10) | $11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 ($20) | $19 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 ($42) | $52 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 ($32) | $50 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 ($83) | $90 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$157 ($108) | $108 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,563 ($20,402) | $29,646 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.50 ($1.03) | $0.84 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$103 ($71) | $65 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$45 ($31) | $14 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 ($17) | $29 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 ($56) | $98 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($5.62) | $7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 ($4.61) | $3.23 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 ($4.23) | $5.87 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.38 ($3.02) | $4.33 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.61 ($1.80) | $1.91 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 ($18) | $21 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 30% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 ($43) | $50 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 ($22) | $27 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 ($106) | $325 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$116 ($80) | $76 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.56 ($3.84) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($5.39) | $5.26 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 ($454) | $416 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 ($0.30) | $0.75 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 ($46) | $41 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 ($13) | $8 | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 205 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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