Cost of living in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.75 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.74 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.08 (C$1.91) | C$1.98 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.06 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.79 (C$3.18) | C$3.04 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.54 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (C$3.42) | C$4.24 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.22 (C$2.17) | C$3.76 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.30 (C$4.08) | C$3.41 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$15) | C$19 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.74 (C$3.09) | C$2.48 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (C$1.83) | C$1.93 | - 5% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,522 (C$2,705) | C$2,136 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,365 (C$2,426) | C$1,241 | + 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £176 (C$313) | C$133 | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,005 (C$1,786) | C$1,120 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £900 (C$1,599) | C$806 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (C$165) | C$66 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | £345 (C$614) | C$311 | + 97% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £56 (C$99) | C$97 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.80 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (C$22) | C$25 | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (C$111) | C$60 | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (C$54) | C$39 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$109) | C$98 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (C$134) | C$117 | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,072 (C$33,892) | C$22,935 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (C$2.22) | C$1.39 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (C$143) | C$67 | + 115% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$30) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £63 (C$112) | C$77 | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.13 (C$5.56) | C$6 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.44 (C$2.57) | C$3.85 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.76 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (C$3.19) | C$3.11 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.10 (C$1.96) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$21) | C$20 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$177) | C$117 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$89) | C$96 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$15) | C$9 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.84 (C$5.04) | C$5.42 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.22 (C$9) | C$7 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £398 (C$707) | C$647 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (C$56) | C$35 | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$18) | C$11 | + 60% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,455 (£4,758) in Brighton and Hove to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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