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Cost of living in Dundee, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (C$22) | C$15 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.47 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (C$1.51) | C$2.17 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.86 (C$4.96) | C$4.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.50 (C$2.60) | C$2.90 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.88 (C$4.99) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.66 (C$2.88) | C$4.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.68 (C$2.91) | C$3.31 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (C$3.57) | C$3.07 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.78 (C$3.09) | C$2.51 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (C$1.60) | C$2.07 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £900 (C$1,561) | C$1,576 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £700 (C$1,214) | C$1,122 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £280 (C$486) | C$109 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £500 (C$867) | C$1,019 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £350 (C$607) | C$774 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £140 (C$243) | C$66 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £15 (C$26) | C$40 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £324 (C$562) | C$377 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £109 (C$189) | C$98 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$22) | C$23 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £45 (C$78) | C$59 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (C$61) | C$40 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £50 (C$87) | C$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 (C$100) | C$92 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,108 (C$26,205) | C$22,749 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.40 (C$2.43) | C$1.27 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (C$69) | C$65 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (C$17) | C$31 | - 43% | |
| 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 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £65 (C$113) | C$96 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.63 (C$4.56) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.84 (C$3.19) | C$3.72 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.77 (C$4.80) | C$2.83 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.67 (C$2.89) | C$3.09 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.40 (C$2.43) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (C$27) | C$19 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (C$45) | C$46 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £75 (C$130) | C$101 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £38 (C$65) | C$87 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £1.75 (C$3.04) | C$5.53 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.33 (C$4.04) | C$5.67 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (C$48) | C$35 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £7 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 254 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,623
(£3,242)
in Dundee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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