Cost of living in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$25) | C$14 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (C$8) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.98 (C$5.04) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (C$1.40) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.10 (C$3.55) | C$4.08 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.75 (C$2.96) | C$2.62 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.79 (C$4.71) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.35 (C$2.28) | C$3.73 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.58 (C$2.67) | C$2.90 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.17 (C$1.98) | C$2.89 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (C$3.02) | C$2.31 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.83 (C$1.40) | C$1.76 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,632 (C$2,758) | C$1,186 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,264 (C$2,136) | C$982 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (C$238) | C$117 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £863 (C$1,458) | C$919 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £725 (C$1,225) | C$695 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £71 (C$119) | C$64 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$36) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £408 (C$690) | C$392 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (C$147) | C$111 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.93 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$114) | C$61 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (C$52) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 (C$95) | C$95 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (C$117) | C$87 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,395 (C$32,780) | C$22,684 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (C$1.93) | C$1.19 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £70 (C$118) | C$47 | + 149% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.05 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (C$103) | C$85 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.13 (C$5.28) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (C$2.59) | C$3.90 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.30 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (C$3.07) | C$3.21 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.07 (C$1.81) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (C$45) | C$43 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$32) | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £92 (C$156) | C$84 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £48 (C$80) | C$93 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.57 (C$4.34) | C$5.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.25 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £130 (C$219) | C$141 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.05 (C$0.08) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (C$57) | C$34 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$16) | C$10 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,217
(£2,495)
in Brighton and Hove
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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