- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- London
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$16) | C$14 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.98 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (C$6) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.93 (C$1.51) | C$2.38 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (C$3.89) | C$4.26 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (C$3.11) | C$2.62 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (C$5.73) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (C$3.13) | C$3.73 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (C$4.73) | C$2.90 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (C$2.77) | C$2.89 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.78 (C$2.88) | C$2.31 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.68) | C$1.76 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 150% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (C$5,009) | C$1,186 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (C$2,918) | C$982 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (C$242) | C$117 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (C$2,492) | C$919 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (C$1,658) | C$695 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (C$121) | C$64 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £317 (C$514) | C$392 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (C$134) | C$111 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$98) | C$61 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (C$52) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (C$108) | C$95 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (C$119) | C$87 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 190% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,250 (C$27,932) | C$22,684 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (C$2.12) | C$1.19 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (C$210) | C$47 | + 343% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.53 (C$5.72) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (C$112) | C$85 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.85 (C$4.62) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.92 (C$3.12) | C$3.90 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.64 (C$5.90) | C$3.90 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (C$2.87) | C$3.21 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.93 (C$3.13) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (C$29) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (C$59) | C$44 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (C$39) | C$26 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £145 (C$234) | C$84 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$81) | C$90 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (C$17) | C$9 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (C$4.08) | C$5.98 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (C$6) | C$5.61 | + 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £152 (C$246) | C$141 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (C$82) | C$34 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,054 prices entered by 1,376 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,229
(£3,229)
in London
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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