Cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.70 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (C$1.46) | C$1.98 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.10 (C$3.60) | C$4.48 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (C$3.34) | C$3.04 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.56 (C$2.67) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (C$1.73) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.98 (C$3.39) | C$3.41 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.82 (C$3.11) | C$2.48 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (C$1.56) | C$1.93 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,085 (C$1,860) | C$2,136 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £776 (C$1,329) | C$1,241 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £162 (C$278) | C$133 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £778 (C$1,332) | C$1,120 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £477 (C$817) | C$806 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £107 (C$183) | C$66 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (C$47) | C$54 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £314 (C$538) | C$311 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$147) | C$97 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (C$25) | C$25 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £55 (C$93) | C$60 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £27 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 (C$96) | C$98 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,086 (C$30,991) | C$22,935 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (C$2.12) | C$1.42 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (C$87) | C$67 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.49 (C$5.98) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (C$117) | C$77 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.37 (C$5.78) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (C$2.75) | C$3.85 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.34 (C$5.73) | C$4.28 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.57 (C$2.69) | C$3.11 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.47 (C$2.53) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$22) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 (C$36) | C$52 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £13 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £73 (C$125) | C$117 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £44 (C$76) | C$96 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (C$4.42) | C$5.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.39 (C$5.80) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £417 (C$715) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (C$46) | C$35 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$16) | C$11 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 269 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,845 (£3,411) in Cardiff to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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