Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| London | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £18 (C$29) | C$20 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.17 (C$5.04) | C$5.78 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (C$1.50) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.07 (C$4.88) | C$4.18 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.36 (C$3.75) | C$3.17 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.91 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.17 (C$3.46) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.03 (C$1.64) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.01 (C$3.19) | C$3.41 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.98 (C$3.15) | C$2.48 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (C$1.82) | C$1.93 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| London | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,090 (C$4,914) | C$2,136 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,082 (C$3,311) | C$1,241 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £192 (C$306) | C$124 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,758 (C$2,796) | C$1,120 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 (C$2,050) | C$805 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £155 (C$246) | C$66 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £30 (C$48) | C$54 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £336 (C$535) | C$311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £96 (C$152) | C$97 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (C$22) | C$25 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| London | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (C$110) | C$60 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (C$56) | C$39 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £78 (C$125) | C$98 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 (C$154) | C$117 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 186% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,886 (C$36,398) | C$22,942 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.57 (C$2.50) | C$1.40 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £155 (C$246) | C$67 | + 269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.09 (C$4.92) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £128 (C$204) | C$77 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.99 (C$4.76) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.87 (C$2.98) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.31 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.86 (C$2.95) | C$3.16 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 (C$2.61) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £23 (C$36) | C$20 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| London | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £42 (C$66) | C$51 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £27 (C$42) | C$27 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £318 (C$506) | C$135 | + 274% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (C$109) | C$96 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (C$19) | C$10 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (C$5.06) | C$5.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.96 (C$9) | C$7 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £596 (C$947) | C$647 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (C$74) | C$37 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (C$20) | C$11 | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 75% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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