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Cost of living in Leeds, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$25) | C$16 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.10 (C$8) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.61 (C$4.33) | C$5.69 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (C$1.38) | C$2.05 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.87 (C$4.76) | C$5.20 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.54 (C$2.56) | C$2.90 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (C$3.20) | C$4.10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (C$1.68) | C$3.34 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.51 (C$2.51) | C$3.36 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.40 (C$2.32) | C$2.51 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (C$1.48) | C$2.01 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,125 (C$1,868) | C$1,859 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £828 (C$1,375) | C$1,162 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £212 (C$352) | C$114 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £689 (C$1,143) | C$1,038 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £502 (C$833) | C$779 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £215 (C$356) | C$66 | + 436% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (C$29) | C$39 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £359 (C$595) | C$351 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (C$127) | C$86 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.17 (C$9) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (C$101) | C$57 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (C$53) | C$38 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (C$94) | C$94 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (C$102) | C$99 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,500 (C$27,395) | C$22,749 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (C$1.96) | C$1.27 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 (C$93) | C$67 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (C$23) | C$31 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.56 (C$4.24) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (C$138) | C$80 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.74 (C$4.55) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.31 (C$2.17) | C$3.72 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.98 (C$4.94) | C$2.83 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 (C$2.88) | C$3.09 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (C$33) | C$46 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$33) | C$26 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £61 (C$102) | C$101 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £47 (C$78) | C$85 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (C$4.18) | C$5.30 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (C$5.81) | C$5.67 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £374 (C$620) | C$549 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £24 (C$39) | C$34 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$16) | C$11 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 672 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CAD
/
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Cost of living in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,123
(£3,688)
in Leeds
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,800
in Abbotsford.
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