Cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.87 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 (C$5.89) | C$5.78 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (C$1.26) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.72 (C$4.82) | C$4.18 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (C$3.46) | C$3.04 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.56 (C$2.76) | C$4.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.10 (C$1.95) | C$3.76 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (C$3.39) | C$3.41 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (C$22) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (C$3.45) | C$2.48 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (C$1.64) | C$1.93 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,204 (C$2,136) | C$2,136 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £789 (C$1,400) | C$1,241 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £124 (C$219) | C$133 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £857 (C$1,520) | C$1,120 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £482 (C$855) | C$806 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £107 (C$189) | C$66 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (C$45) | C$54 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £345 (C$613) | C$311 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$153) | C$97 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (C$26) | C$25 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £54 (C$97) | C$60 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 (C$99) | C$98 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (C$91) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,653 (C$31,322) | C$22,935 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (C$2.17) | C$1.39 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (C$90) | C$67 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.86 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (C$109) | C$77 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (C$5.94) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.79 (C$3.17) | C$3.85 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.84 (C$5.03) | C$4.28 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.11 (C$3.74) | C$3.11 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (C$2.57) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (C$31) | C$20 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (C$41) | C$52 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £12 (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £73 (C$130) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £44 (C$79) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (C$4.57) | C$5.42 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.43 (C$6) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £416 (C$739) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 (C$0.31) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (C$50) | C$35 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$17) | C$11 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 93 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,004 (£3,947) in Cardiff to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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