Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (C$23) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.87 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.25 (C$5.58) | C$5.78 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (C$1.51) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.15 (C$3.68) | C$4.18 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.38 (C$4.08) | C$3.04 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.65 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (C$3.09) | C$4.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (C$1.87) | C$3.76 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (C$2.94) | C$3.41 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.97 (C$3.38) | C$2.48 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (C$1.76) | C$1.93 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,490 (C$4,271) | C$2,136 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,893 (C$3,247) | C$1,241 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (C$265) | C$133 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,761 (C$3,021) | C$1,120 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,215 (C$2,085) | C$806 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £84 (C$143) | C$66 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £244 (C$419) | C$311 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (C$141) | C$97 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.31 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$21) | C$25 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$121) | C$60 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (C$116) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (C$139) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 169% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,933 (C$34,197) | C$22,935 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.29 (C$2.21) | C$1.39 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £140 (C$241) | C$67 | + 261% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (C$45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.57 (C$4.41) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (C$21) | C$22 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 (C$94) | C$77 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (C$5.85) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.72 (C$2.94) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.39 (C$5.82) | C$4.28 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.33 (C$2.29) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (C$2.55) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$23) | C$20 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (C$57) | C$52 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (C$39) | C$26 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (C$257) | C$117 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £59 (C$102) | C$96 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (C$18) | C$9 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (C$5.07) | C$5.42 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.08 (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £516 (C$885) | C$647 | + 37% | |
| 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 | £43 (C$75) | C$35 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (C$20) | C$11 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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