- 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 | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (C$21) | C$14 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.47 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (C$1.41) | C$2.40 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 (C$4.63) | C$4.13 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.50 (C$2.43) | C$2.54 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.88 (C$4.66) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.66 (C$2.69) | C$3.55 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.68 (C$2.72) | C$3.02 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (C$3.34) | C$2.26 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$15 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (C$2.93) | C$2.18 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (C$1.49) | C$1.87 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £900 (C$1,458) | C$1,186 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £700 (C$1,134) | C$982 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £280 (C$454) | C$104 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £500 (C$810) | C$919 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £350 (C$567) | C$695 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £140 (C$227) | C$64 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £15 (C$24) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £320 (C$518) | C$393 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £109 (C$177) | C$111 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$20) | C$25 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £45 (C$73) | C$61 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (C$57) | C$41 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £50 (C$81) | C$95 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 (C$93) | C$87 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,108 (C$24,481) | C$23,851 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.40 (C$2.27) | C$1.19 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (C$65) | C$47 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £9 (C$14) | C$7 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £65 (C$105) | C$85 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.63 (C$4.26) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.94 (C$3.15) | C$2.88 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.77 (C$4.48) | C$3.82 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 (C$2.70) | C$3.16 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.60 (C$2.60) | C$2.53 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (C$25) | C$19 | + 35% | |
| 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$42) | C$45 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £90 (C$146) | C$84 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £38 (C$61) | C$89 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £1.75 (C$2.84) | C$5.72 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.33 (C$3.78) | C$5.43 | - 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £158 (C$256) | C$141 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (C$45) | C$34 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,575
(£2,824)
in Dundee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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