- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Luton
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$18) | C$14 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.55 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.38 (C$5.88) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (C$1.52) | C$2.38 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.23 (C$3.89) | C$4.08 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.71 (C$2.98) | C$2.62 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (C$3.10) | C$3.73 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (C$1.71) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.88 (C$3.26) | C$2.89 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.43 (C$2.48) | C$2.31 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.81) | C$1.76 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,846 (C$3,213) | C$1,145 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,893 (C$3,296) | C$990 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £188 (C$327) | C$117 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £619 (C$1,078) | C$919 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £617 (C$1,074) | C$695 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £48 (C$83) | C$64 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £25 (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £345 (C$600) | C$392 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (C$139) | C$111 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 (C$122) | C$61 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £39 (C$69) | C$41 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (C$91) | C$95 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (C$108) | C$87 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,297 (C$38,814) | C$22,684 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (C$1.98) | C$1.19 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$103) | C$47 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £125 (C$218) | C$85 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.10 (C$3.65) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.04 (C$1.81) | C$3.90 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.39 (C$5.90) | C$3.90 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 (C$3.47) | C$3.21 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.94 (C$3.37) | C$2.46 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (C$14) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £42 (C$73) | C$43 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$30) | C$27 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £40 (C$70) | C$84 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £100 (C$174) | C$93 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$14) | C$9 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.63 (C$4.59) | C$5.44 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £112 (C$194) | C$141 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (C$0.30) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (C$98) | C$34 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$18) | C$10 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,408
(£1,958)
in Luton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$2,500
in Abbotsford.
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