Cost of living in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.63 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.86 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 (C$1.37) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.49 (C$4.42) | C$4.18 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.67 (C$4.73) | C$3.04 | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.99 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.62 (C$2.87) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (C$1.64) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (C$3.18) | C$3.41 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (C$3.46) | C$2.48 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (C$1.75) | C$1.93 | - 10% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,142 (C$2,027) | C$2,136 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,274 (C$2,260) | C$1,241 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £162 (C$287) | C$133 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,461 (C$2,593) | C$1,120 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £749 (C$1,328) | C$806 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £80 (C$142) | C$66 | + 114% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £34 (C$60) | C$54 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | £307 (C$545) | C$311 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (C$132) | C$97 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$18) | C$25 | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$121) | C$60 | + 100% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £27 (C$48) | C$39 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £71 (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (C$91) | C$117 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,475 (C$29,232) | C$22,935 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (C$2.13) | C$1.39 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (C$90) | C$67 | + 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.06 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £102 (C$180) | C$77 | + 135% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.17 (C$5.62) | C$6 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (C$2.83) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.77 (C$4.91) | C$4.28 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (C$3.56) | C$3.11 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.41 (C$2.49) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £18 (C$32) | C$52 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £14 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £76 (C$134) | C$117 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (C$101) | C$96 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.92 (C$5.18) | C$5.42 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.64 (C$6) | C$7 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £526 (C$934) | C$647 | + 44% | |
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 | £26 (C$47) | C$35 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$17) | C$11 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,332 (£4,133) in Kingston upon Hull to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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