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Cost of living in Leeds, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$14) | C$14 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.85 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (C$1.33) | C$2.40 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.91 (C$4.84) | C$4.13 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.01 (C$3.35) | C$2.54 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.80 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (C$3.43) | C$3.55 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (C$1.37) | C$3.02 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (C$3.18) | C$2.26 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.51 (C$2.51) | C$2.18 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.78 (C$1.29) | C$1.87 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £876 (C$1,458) | C$1,186 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,422 (C$2,366) | C$982 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £222 (C$370) | C$104 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,324 (C$2,203) | C$919 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,235 (C$2,055) | C$695 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (C$263) | C$64 | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (C$28) | C$39 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £346 (C$576) | C$393 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £64 (C$106) | C$111 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.48 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £55 (C$92) | C$61 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (C$51) | C$41 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (C$108) | C$95 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 (C$112) | C$87 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,289 (C$32,106) | C$23,851 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.17 (C$1.95) | C$1.19 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (C$92) | C$47 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £9 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.96 (C$4.92) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (C$150) | C$85 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.74 (C$4.56) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.26 (C$2.09) | C$2.88 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.12 (C$5.19) | C$3.82 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.42 (C$2.36) | C$3.16 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.37 (C$2.28) | C$2.53 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (C$36) | C$45 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$33) | C$26 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £61 (C$102) | C$84 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £36 (C$60) | C$89 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (C$5.52) | C$5.72 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.26 (C$5.42) | C$5.43 | - 0% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £423 (C$704) | C$850 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (C$0.25) | C$1.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (C$73) | C$34 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 878 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,412
(£2,651)
in Leeds
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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