- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Luton
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$22) | C$15 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.29 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (C$1.32) | C$2.17 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.58 (C$4.60) | C$4.84 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.67 (C$2.98) | C$2.90 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.07 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (C$3.37) | C$4.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.73 (C$1.31) | C$3.31 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.88 (C$3.34) | C$3.07 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.36 (C$2.42) | C$2.51 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (C$1.45) | C$2.07 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,327 (C$4,149) | C$1,576 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,650 (C$2,942) | C$1,122 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £128 (C$228) | C$109 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £649 (C$1,158) | C$1,019 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £538 (C$960) | C$774 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £54 (C$96) | C$66 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$39) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (C$600) | C$377 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (C$104) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (C$13) | C$23 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$126) | C$59 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (C$123) | C$93 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (C$115) | C$92 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,223 (C$39,621) | C$22,749 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (C$2.11) | C$1.26 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$105) | C$65 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$30) | C$31 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.57 (C$4.59) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (C$21) | C$20 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £125 (C$223) | C$96 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.10 (C$3.74) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.63 (C$2.90) | C$3.72 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 215% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (C$3.45) | C$3.09 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.88 (C$3.35) | C$2.46 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (C$62) | C$46 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £40 (C$71) | C$101 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (C$113) | C$87 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.80 (C$4.99) | C$5.53 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.06 (C$5.46) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (C$75) | C$35 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$17) | C$10 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,940
(£3,332)
in Luton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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