Cost of living in Leeds, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £4.82 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (C$5.95) | C$5.78 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (C$1.30) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.52 (C$4.47) | C$4.18 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.76 (C$3.12) | C$3.04 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.28 (C$5.82) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (C$3.29) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (C$1.58) | C$3.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 (C$3.87) | C$3.41 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 (C$3.31) | C$2.48 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 (C$1.54) | C$1.93 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,545 (C$2,741) | C$2,136 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £698 (C$1,238) | C$1,241 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £202 (C$358) | C$133 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,494 (C$2,651) | C$1,120 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £960 (C$1,703) | C$806 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (C$166) | C$66 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$39) | C$54 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £341 (C$606) | C$311 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £59 (C$105) | C$97 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.90 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (C$107) | C$60 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (C$130) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (C$132) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,333 (C$28,979) | C$22,935 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (C$2.16) | C$1.39 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £70 (C$125) | C$67 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (C$158) | C$77 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 (C$5.00) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.24 (C$2.20) | C$3.85 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.98 (C$5.29) | C$4.28 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.09 (C$3.72) | C$3.11 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (C$2.77) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$20) | C$20 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (C$39) | C$52 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £72 (C$127) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$88) | C$96 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$16) | C$9 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.46 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.83 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £352 (C$624) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (C$47) | C$35 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 282 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,598 (£4,282) in Leeds to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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