- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Dundee
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dundee, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (C$21) | C$14 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.47 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (C$8) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (C$1.47) | C$2.38 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 (C$4.83) | C$4.08 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.50 (C$2.53) | C$2.62 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.88 (C$4.85) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.66 (C$2.80) | C$3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.68 (C$2.84) | C$2.90 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (C$3.48) | C$2.89 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (C$3.05) | C$2.31 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (C$1.55) | C$1.76 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £900 (C$1,519) | C$1,186 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £700 (C$1,181) | C$982 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £280 (C$473) | C$117 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £500 (C$844) | C$919 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £350 (C$591) | C$695 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £140 (C$236) | C$64 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £15 (C$25) | C$39 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £320 (C$540) | C$392 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £109 (C$184) | C$111 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £45 (C$76) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (C$59) | C$41 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £50 (C$84) | C$95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 (C$97) | C$87 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,108 (C$25,498) | C$22,684 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.40 (C$2.36) | C$1.19 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (C$68) | C$47 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £9 (C$15) | C$8 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £65 (C$110) | C$85 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.63 (C$4.44) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.94 (C$3.28) | C$3.90 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.77 (C$4.67) | C$3.90 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 (C$2.81) | C$3.21 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.60 (C$2.70) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (C$26) | C$19 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (C$44) | C$43 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (C$26) | C$27 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £90 (C$152) | C$84 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £38 (C$63) | C$93 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £1.75 (C$2.95) | C$5.44 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.33 (C$3.93) | C$5.57 | - 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £158 (C$267) | C$141 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (C$47) | C$34 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £7 (C$13) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,075
(£2,415)
in Dundee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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