Cost of living in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$26) | C$15 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.98 (C$5.14) | C$5.69 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (C$1.43) | C$2.17 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.10 (C$3.62) | C$4.84 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.75 (C$3.02) | C$2.90 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.79 (C$4.81) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.35 (C$2.33) | C$4.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.58 (C$2.73) | C$3.31 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.17 (C$2.02) | C$3.07 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (C$3.18) | C$2.51 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.83 (C$1.43) | C$2.07 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,632 (C$2,816) | C$1,576 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,264 (C$2,181) | C$1,122 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (C$243) | C$109 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £863 (C$1,488) | C$1,019 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £725 (C$1,251) | C$774 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £71 (C$122) | C$66 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$37) | C$40 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £402 (C$693) | C$377 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (C$137) | C$98 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$116) | C$59 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (C$53) | C$40 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 (C$97) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (C$120) | C$92 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,395 (C$33,470) | C$22,749 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (C$1.97) | C$1.27 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £70 (C$121) | C$65 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$29) | C$31 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.07 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £65 (C$112) | C$96 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.13 (C$5.40) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (C$2.65) | C$3.72 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.31 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (C$3.13) | C$3.09 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.19 (C$2.05) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$25) | C$19 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (C$48) | C$46 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £92 (C$159) | C$101 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £48 (C$82) | C$87 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.57 (C$4.44) | C$5.53 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.25 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £417 (C$719) | C$549 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.05 (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (C$58) | C$35 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$16) | C$10 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 503 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,406
(£3,712)
in Brighton and Hove
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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