Cost of living in Leeds, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.02 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.22 (C$5.54) | C$5.78 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (C$1.42) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.44 (C$4.20) | C$4.18 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.57 (C$2.69) | C$3.04 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.97 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (C$3.09) | C$4.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (C$1.54) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (C$2.77) | C$3.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$15) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.72 (C$2.96) | C$2.48 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.84 (C$1.45) | C$1.93 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,271 (C$2,184) | C$2,136 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £706 (C$1,214) | C$1,241 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £258 (C$443) | C$133 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £693 (C$1,192) | C$1,120 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £524 (C$901) | C$806 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (C$160) | C$66 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (C$32) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £367 (C$631) | C$311 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$107) | C$97 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$20) | C$25 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$104) | C$60 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$56) | C$39 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £64 (C$110) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (C$128) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,782 (C$28,845) | C$22,935 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (C$2.15) | C$1.39 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £64 (C$109) | C$67 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.06 (C$5.26) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (C$153) | C$77 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.94 (C$5.06) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.17 (C$2.02) | C$3.85 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.15 (C$5.41) | C$4.28 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.74 (C$3.00) | C$3.11 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.59 (C$2.74) | C$2.46 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (C$40) | C$52 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (C$108) | C$117 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$85) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$13) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.81 (C$4.83) | C$5.42 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.92 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £359 (C$616) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (C$49) | C$35 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 360 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,349 (£3,694) in Leeds to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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