- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Cardiff
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$13) | C$14 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (C$9) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.25 (C$7) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.69 (C$1.17) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.69 (C$4.55) | C$4.08 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (C$2.67) | C$2.62 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.71 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.65 (C$2.79) | C$3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.76 (C$1.28) | C$2.90 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.85 (C$3.12) | C$2.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (C$3.12) | C$2.31 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.51 (C$0.86) | C$1.76 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,059 (C$1,788) | C$1,186 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £638 (C$1,077) | C$982 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £164 (C$276) | C$117 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,255 (C$2,118) | C$919 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £775 (C$1,308) | C$695 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £127 (C$215) | C$64 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (C$39) | C$39 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £414 (C$699) | C$392 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (C$136) | C$111 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £54 (C$90) | C$61 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (C$47) | C$41 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (C$103) | C$95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (C$82) | C$87 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,708 (C$34,963) | C$22,684 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.08 (C$1.82) | C$1.19 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (C$77) | C$47 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £8 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (C$12) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £60 (C$101) | C$85 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.71 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 (C$2.85) | C$3.90 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.45 (C$5.82) | C$3.90 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 (C$3.15) | C$3.21 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (C$33) | C$43 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £12 (C$21) | C$27 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (C$133) | C$84 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$95) | C$93 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (C$5.07) | C$5.44 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.60 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £125 (C$211) | C$141 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (C$0.50) | C$2.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (C$46) | C$34 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,056
(£2,402)
in Cardiff
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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