Cost of living in Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$18) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (C$1.80) | C$1.98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.28 (C$5.59) | C$4.48 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.34 (C$3.99) | C$3.04 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.13 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (C$3.50) | C$4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.13 (C$1.92) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.40 (C$2.39) | C$3.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.99 (C$3.39) | C$2.48 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.21 (C$2.06) | C$1.93 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,112 (C$1,897) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £837 (C$1,428) | C$1,241 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (C$259) | C$133 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £955 (C$1,628) | C$1,120 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £635 (C$1,082) | C$806 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (C$186) | C$66 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £31 (C$53) | C$54 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £509 (C$868) | C$311 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £105 (C$179) | C$97 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$19) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £78 (C$133) | C$60 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £41 (C$71) | C$39 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (C$135) | C$98 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (C$127) | C$117 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,676 (C$28,442) | C$22,935 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (C$2.18) | C$1.42 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$101) | C$67 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.05 (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £4.56 (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £93 (C$159) | C$77 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.59 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.30 (C$3.92) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.82 (C$4.80) | C$4.28 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (C$3.24) | C$3.11 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.33 (C$3.98) | C$2.46 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (C$27) | C$20 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (C$50) | C$52 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £59 (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (C$114) | C$96 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$13) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.70 (C$4.60) | C$5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.60 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £382 (C$652) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.23 (C$0.40) | C$0.83 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (C$73) | C$35 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$11 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 144 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,329 (£4,297) in Douglas, Isle of Man to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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