Cost of living in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brighton and Hove | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$20) | C$20 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (C$1.67) | C$1.98 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.07 (C$5.12) | C$4.18 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 (C$3.14) | C$3.17 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.70 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.61 (C$4.35) | C$4.24 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.13 (C$1.89) | C$3.76 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.29 (C$3.82) | C$3.41 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.73 (C$2.88) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (C$1.44) | C$1.93 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brighton and Hove | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,878 (C$3,131) | C$2,136 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,604 (C$2,674) | C$1,257 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £207 (C$345) | C$124 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,099 (C$1,831) | C$1,120 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,031 (C$1,719) | C$805 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £86 (C$143) | C$66 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (C$40) | C$54 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £288 (C$481) | C$311 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £53 (C$88) | C$97 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.54 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (C$23) | C$25 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £59 (C$98) | C$60 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (C$50) | C$39 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 (C$110) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (C$99) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,538 (C$32,568) | C$22,942 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.42 (C$2.36) | C$1.67 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £82 (C$136) | C$67 | + 104% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.66 (C$6) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (C$106) | C$77 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.33 (C$5.55) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.49 (C$2.48) | C$3.85 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.19 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (C$2.88) | C$3.16 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.09 (C$1.82) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brighton and Hove | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (C$52) | C$51 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (C$35) | C$27 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £85 (C$141) | C$135 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$16) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.05 (C$5.08) | C$5.42 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.94 (C$8) | C$7 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £401 (C$668) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (C$0.18) | C$0.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (C$55) | C$37 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$16) | C$11 | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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