- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- London
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$14 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.90 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.92 (C$1.55) | C$2.38 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (C$4.05) | C$4.08 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (C$3.24) | C$2.62 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (C$5.98) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (C$3.26) | C$3.73 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (C$4.93) | C$2.90 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (C$2.89) | C$2.89 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (C$3.04) | C$2.31 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.76) | C$1.76 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 161% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (C$5,223) | C$1,186 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (C$3,043) | C$982 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (C$253) | C$117 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (C$2,598) | C$919 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (C$1,729) | C$695 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (C$126) | C$64 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$35) | C$39 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £323 (C$545) | C$392 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (C$133) | C$111 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$102) | C$61 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (C$55) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (C$112) | C$95 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (C$124) | C$87 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 203% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,250 (C$29,124) | C$22,684 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (C$2.21) | C$1.19 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (C$219) | C$47 | + 362% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.81 (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (C$114) | C$85 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.80 (C$4.73) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.89 (C$3.20) | C$3.90 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.02 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.85 (C$3.12) | C$3.21 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (C$3.09) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (C$30) | C$19 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (C$62) | C$43 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (C$41) | C$27 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (C$250) | C$84 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$84) | C$93 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (C$18) | C$9 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (C$4.25) | C$5.44 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £157 (C$266) | C$141 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (C$86) | C$34 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,628 prices entered by 1,322 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,624
(£3,331)
in London
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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