Cost of living in Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (C$22) | C$20 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.12 (C$5.39) | C$5.78 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (C$1.58) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.94 (C$5.09) | C$4.18 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (C$3.26) | C$3.04 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.70 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (C$3.29) | C$4.24 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.83 (C$1.43) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 (C$3.07) | C$3.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (C$3.36) | C$2.48 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.80) | C$1.93 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,541 (C$2,668) | C$2,136 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,219 (C$2,110) | C$1,241 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 (C$285) | C$133 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,025 (C$1,774) | C$1,120 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 (C$1,308) | C$806 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £115 (C$198) | C$66 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 (C$50) | C$54 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £333 (C$576) | C$311 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (C$142) | C$97 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$19) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (C$120) | C$60 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (C$125) | C$117 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,921 (C$37,941) | C$22,942 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (C$2.04) | C$1.39 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (C$99) | C$67 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.44 (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (C$155) | C$77 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 (C$5.71) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (C$2.57) | C$3.85 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.50 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (C$3.14) | C$3.11 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (C$2.24) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (C$59) | C$52 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$32) | C$26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 (C$179) | C$117 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (C$98) | C$96 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$15) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.77 (C$4.79) | C$5.42 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.59 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £393 (C$680) | C$647 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$61) | C$35 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (C$19) | C$11 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 346 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,556 (£4,366) in Edinburgh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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