- Cost of Living
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- London
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.97 (C$1.67) | C$2.17 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (C$4.11) | C$4.84 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (C$3.29) | C$2.90 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (C$3.31) | C$4.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (C$5.01) | C$3.31 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (C$2.93) | C$3.07 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (C$3.11) | C$2.51 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.78) | C$2.07 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 136% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (C$5,303) | C$1,576 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (C$3,089) | C$1,122 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (C$256) | C$109 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (C$2,638) | C$1,019 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (C$1,755) | C$774 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (C$128) | C$66 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$36) | C$40 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £344 (C$590) | C$377 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (C$172) | C$98 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$21) | C$23 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$104) | C$59 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (C$55) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (C$114) | C$93 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (C$126) | C$92 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 147% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,250 (C$29,572) | C$22,749 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (C$2.25) | C$1.27 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (C$223) | C$65 | + 242% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (C$35) | C$31 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.61 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £67 (C$116) | C$96 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.20 (C$5.49) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.85 (C$3.17) | C$3.72 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.01 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (C$3.08) | C$3.09 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.88 (C$3.22) | C$2.46 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (C$31) | C$19 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (C$62) | C$46 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (C$41) | C$26 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £159 (C$273) | C$101 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$86) | C$87 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (C$20) | C$9 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (C$4.32) | C$5.53 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £463 (C$794) | C$549 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (C$87) | C$35 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,259 prices entered by 1,404 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,729
(£5,092)
in London
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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