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Cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 8% | |
| 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$5.16) | C$5.69 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (C$1.53) | C$2.17 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (C$4.16) | C$4.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 (C$3.50) | C$2.90 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.74 (C$4.74) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.49 (C$2.58) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.18 (C$2.05) | C$3.31 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 (C$2.91) | C$3.07 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (C$10) | C$16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (C$3.16) | C$2.51 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (C$1.67) | C$2.07 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,038 (C$1,800) | C$1,576 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £778 (C$1,350) | C$1,122 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £144 (C$250) | C$109 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £644 (C$1,118) | C$1,019 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £478 (C$830) | C$774 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £152 (C$264) | C$66 | + 297% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £28 (C$49) | C$40 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £377 (C$654) | C$377 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (C$139) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (C$27) | C$23 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £51 (C$89) | C$59 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £27 (C$47) | C$40 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$95) | C$93 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (C$89) | C$92 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,000 (C$31,221) | C$22,749 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (C$1.96) | C$1.27 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (C$87) | C$65 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$19) | C$31 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.67 (C$8) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (C$118) | C$96 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.93 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.77 (C$3.06) | C$3.72 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.82 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (C$2.91) | C$3.09 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.38 (C$2.39) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$21) | C$19 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (C$32) | C$46 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (C$129) | C$101 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (C$69) | C$87 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.44 (C$4.23) | C$5.53 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.30 (C$5.72) | C$5.67 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £355 (C$616) | C$549 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (C$44) | C$35 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$16) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 575 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,024
(£2,897)
in Cardiff
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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