Cost of living in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.37 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.77 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (C$1.34) | C$1.85 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (C$4.29) | C$4.50 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.67 (C$4.61) | C$3.04 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.99 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.79 (C$3.10) | C$4.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (C$1.60) | C$3.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (C$3.13) | C$3.41 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$18 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.84 (C$3.18) | C$2.48 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (C$1.70) | C$1.93 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,142 (C$1,975) | C$2,136 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,274 (C$2,202) | C$1,241 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £146 (C$253) | C$133 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,461 (C$2,526) | C$1,120 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £749 (C$1,294) | C$806 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £80 (C$138) | C$66 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £34 (C$59) | C$50 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £307 (C$531) | C$322 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £71 (C$122) | C$96 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$13) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$117) | C$61 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £27 (C$47) | C$38 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (C$120) | C$96 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (C$88) | C$112 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,475 (C$28,482) | C$22,935 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (C$2.03) | C$1.39 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (C$88) | C$67 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.06 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £102 (C$176) | C$77 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.17 (C$5.48) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (C$2.75) | C$3.78 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.77 (C$4.78) | C$4.28 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (C$3.46) | C$3.11 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.41 (C$2.43) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £18 (C$30) | C$50 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (C$25) | C$27 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £76 (C$131) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$97) | C$94 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.92 (C$5.05) | C$5.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £608 (C$1,050) | C$647 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (C$44) | C$36 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$15) | C$11 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 273 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$6,436 (£3,723) in Kingston upon Hull to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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