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Cost of living in Leeds, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$27) | C$15 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.10 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.61 (C$4.65) | C$5.69 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (C$1.48) | C$2.17 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.78 (C$4.95) | C$4.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.54 (C$2.74) | C$2.90 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (C$3.44) | C$4.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (C$1.80) | C$3.31 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.51 (C$2.69) | C$3.07 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.50 (C$2.66) | C$2.51 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (C$1.59) | C$2.07 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,125 (C$2,005) | C$1,576 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £828 (C$1,476) | C$1,122 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £225 (C$402) | C$109 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £689 (C$1,227) | C$1,019 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £502 (C$894) | C$774 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £203 (C$361) | C$66 | + 444% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (C$34) | C$40 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £357 (C$636) | C$377 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (C$151) | C$98 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.17 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$16) | C$23 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (C$108) | C$59 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (C$57) | C$40 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (C$101) | C$93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (C$110) | C$92 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,500 (C$29,404) | C$22,749 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (C$2.10) | C$1.26 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 (C$100) | C$65 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (C$24) | C$31 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.68 (C$4.78) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (C$148) | C$96 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.74 (C$4.88) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.31 (C$2.33) | C$3.72 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.02 (C$5.38) | C$2.83 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.48 (C$2.63) | C$3.09 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.41 (C$2.52) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$18) | C$19 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £18 (C$31) | C$46 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$36) | C$26 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £58 (C$104) | C$101 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £47 (C$84) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$13) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (C$4.49) | C$5.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £352 (C$628) | C$549 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £24 (C$42) | C$35 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$10 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 666 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,663
(£3,178)
in Leeds
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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