Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.28 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (C$1.59) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.58 (C$4.58) | C$4.18 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 (C$3.33) | C$3.04 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.58 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.04 (C$3.63) | C$4.24 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (C$1.54) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.10 (C$3.73) | C$3.41 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.63 (C$2.90) | C$2.48 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.85) | C$1.93 | - 4% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,252 (C$4,002) | C$2,136 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,539 (C$2,734) | C$1,241 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 (C$219) | C$133 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £743 (C$1,320) | C$1,120 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £611 (C$1,086) | C$806 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 (C$257) | C$66 | + 287% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | £337 (C$598) | C$311 | + 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$111) | C$97 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (C$14) | C$25 | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$126) | C$60 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$59) | C$39 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (C$124) | C$98 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (C$114) | C$117 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,905 (C$38,925) | C$22,935 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$2.15) | C$1.39 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$105) | C$67 | + 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (C$39) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.10 (C$5.51) | C$8 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (C$19) | C$22 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £138 (C$244) | C$77 | + 218% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.50 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (C$3.11) | C$3.85 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.91 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (C$3.38) | C$3.11 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (C$2.79) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (C$60) | C$52 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$34) | C$26 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £94 (C$167) | C$117 | + 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (C$135) | C$96 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (C$18) | C$9 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (C$5.67) | C$5.42 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 (C$6) | C$7 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £337 (C$599) | C$647 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (C$0.44) | C$0.83 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (C$73) | C$35 | + 106% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$18) | C$11 | + 60% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,138 (£4,579) in Luton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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