Cost of living comparison between Victoria (Canada) and London (United Kingdom)
| Food | 23% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Victoria (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$20 (£12.58) | £11.17 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.07 (£4.39) | £4.79 | 8% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$9.43 (£5.85) | £4.30 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.88 (£1.79) | £1.07 | 67% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (£2.48) | £2.41 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.02 (£2.49) | £2.05 | 22% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9.61 (£5.96) | £3.47 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.62 (£2.24) | £1.75 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$5.00 (£3.10) | £1.76 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$3.14 (£1.95) | £1.37 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19.17 (£11.89) | £8.70 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.16 (£1.34) | £1.86 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.63 (£1.63) | £0.96 | 70% |
| Housing | 39% | ||
| Housing in Victoria (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,455 (£902) | £1,845 | 51% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$159 (£98) | £108 | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$47 (£29) | £18.06 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$625 (£388) | £457 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$108 (£67) | £99 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11.75 (£7.29) | £6.16 | 18% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (£15.33) | £9.37 | 64% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Victoria (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$58 (£36) | £70 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$51 (£32) | £34 | 5% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$110 (£68) | £55 | 24% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$93 (£57) | £61 | 6% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Victoria (Canada) is 50% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,857 (£17,280) | £16,000 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (£0.81) | £1.39 | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$77 (£48) | £118 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | £18.99 | - |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Victoria (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$9.63 (£5.97) | £3.87 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (£5.58) | £3.32 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5 (£3.10) | £2.07 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6.50 (£4.03) | £3.06 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.33 (£1.45) | £1.85 | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.71 (£1.68) | £1.86 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (£14.99) | £17.04 | 12% |
| Entertainment | 9% | ||
| Entertainment in Victoria (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$42 (£26) | £27 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (£14.50) | £19.76 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$85 (£53) | £109 | 52% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$97 (£60) | £61 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7.32 (£4.54) | £8.44 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.50 (£2.79) | £2.69 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$5.61 (£3.48) | £3.50 | 1% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | C$240 (£149) | £117 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1 (£0.62) | £0.19 | 230% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$96 (£59) | £65 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$10.25 (£6.36) | £7.05 | 10% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,759 prices entered by 641 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Victoria (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,400
in London
you would need to make just about £1,847
(C$2,977)
in Victoria.