Cost of living in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$20) | C$15 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.00 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.69 (C$1.23) | C$2.17 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.25 (C$4.01) | C$4.84 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £4.50 (C$8) | C$2.90 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.00 (C$3.56) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.66 (C$2.96) | C$4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.20 (C$3.92) | C$3.31 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (C$2.14) | C$3.07 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £5.00 (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.86 (C$3.31) | C$2.51 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.74 (C$1.32) | C$2.07 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £638 (C$1,136) | C$1,576 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £538 (C$958) | C$1,122 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £80 (C$143) | C$109 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £425 (C$757) | C$1,019 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £375 (C$668) | C$774 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £40 (C$71) | C$66 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £49 (C$87) | C$40 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £317 (C$564) | C$377 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$111) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$17) | C$23 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$107) | C$59 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (C$53) | C$40 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (C$116) | C$93 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (C$107) | C$92 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,000 (C$26,731) | C$22,749 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.33 (C$2.37) | C$1.26 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £36 (C$64) | C$65 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (C$21) | C$31 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.68 (C$8) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (C$89) | C$96 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.24 (C$5.77) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.93 (C$3.44) | C$3.72 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.63 (C$4.69) | C$2.83 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.14 (C$3.81) | C$3.09 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (C$2.55) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (C$41) | C$46 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$26) | C$26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £76 (C$135) | C$101 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £34 (C$60) | C$87 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £1.75 (C$3.12) | C$5.53 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.93 (C$5.22) | C$5.67 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £500 (C$891) | C$549 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £23 (C$41) | C$35 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 347 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$5,068
(£2,844)
in Kingston upon Hull.
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