Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$20) | C$20 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (C$1.58) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.79 (C$4.93) | C$4.18 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (C$3.39) | C$3.04 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.63 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (C$3.62) | C$4.24 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (C$1.41) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.92 (C$3.39) | C$3.41 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$17) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.06 (C$3.64) | C$2.48 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (C$1.91) | C$1.93 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 100% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,574 (C$4,544) | C$2,136 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,782 (C$3,147) | C$1,241 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (C$277) | C$133 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,843 (C$3,254) | C$1,120 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,307 (C$2,307) | C$806 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £107 (C$189) | C$66 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (C$40) | C$54 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (C$557) | C$311 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (C$139) | C$97 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.99 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (C$23) | C$25 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £77 (C$135) | C$60 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (C$63) | C$39 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (C$144) | C$98 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £96 (C$170) | C$117 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 182% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 (C$36,819) | C$22,935 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (C$2.08) | C$1.39 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £144 (C$254) | C$67 | + 281% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (C$45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (C$185) | C$77 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.68 (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.15 (C$3.80) | C$3.85 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (C$5.68) | C$4.28 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (C$3.43) | C$3.11 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.61 (C$2.84) | C$2.46 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (C$30) | C$20 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (C$67) | C$52 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (C$47) | C$26 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £185 (C$327) | C$117 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 (C$133) | C$96 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (C$20) | C$9 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.50 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.66 (C$10) | C$7 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £461 (C$814) | C$647 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (C$100) | C$35 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (C$21) | C$11 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$11,707 (£6,631) in London to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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