- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- London
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$14 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.96 (C$10) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (C$1.57) | C$2.31 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (C$3.97) | C$4.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (C$3.17) | C$2.54 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (C$5.85) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (C$3.19) | C$3.55 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (C$4.83) | C$3.02 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (C$2.83) | C$2.26 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.77 (C$2.92) | C$2.18 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.72) | C$1.87 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 158% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (C$5,114) | C$1,209 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (C$2,979) | C$1,030 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (C$247) | C$104 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (C$2,544) | C$919 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (C$1,693) | C$695 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (C$124) | C$64 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$35) | C$39 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £314 (C$520) | C$393 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (C$140) | C$111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$19) | C$25 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$100) | C$58 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (C$53) | C$41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (C$110) | C$96 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (C$121) | C$87 | + 40% | |
| 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$28,517) | C$23,851 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (C$2.17) | C$1.19 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (C$215) | C$47 | + 352% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.45 (C$5.71) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £73 (C$121) | C$80 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.83 (C$4.68) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.95 (C$3.23) | C$2.88 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (C$5.97) | C$3.82 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (C$2.98) | C$3.16 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.91 (C$3.15) | C$2.53 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (C$30) | C$19 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (C$58) | C$45 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (C$40) | C$26 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £147 (C$243) | C$84 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$83) | C$89 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (C$18) | C$9 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (C$4.17) | C$5.72 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 16% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £451 (C$746) | C$850 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (C$84) | C$34 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,713
(£4,061)
in London
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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