Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$18) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.49 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (C$1.46) | C$1.98 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.58 (C$4.43) | C$4.18 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.71 (C$2.94) | C$3.04 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.01 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (C$3.52) | C$4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (C$1.40) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.88 (C$3.23) | C$3.41 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.63 (C$2.80) | C$2.48 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.83 (C$1.43) | C$1.93 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,252 (C$3,871) | C$2,136 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,491 (C$2,563) | C$1,241 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (C$211) | C$133 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £743 (C$1,277) | C$1,120 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £611 (C$1,050) | C$806 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 (C$249) | C$66 | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$36) | C$54 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £337 (C$579) | C$311 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$107) | C$97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$122) | C$60 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$57) | C$39 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (C$110) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,905 (C$37,651) | C$22,935 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$2.08) | C$1.39 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$101) | C$67 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.10 (C$5.33) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (C$19) | C$22 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £138 (C$236) | C$77 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.50 (C$6) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (C$3.01) | C$3.85 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.91 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (C$3.27) | C$3.11 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (C$2.70) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (C$58) | C$52 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £94 (C$161) | C$117 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (C$130) | C$96 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (C$17) | C$9 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (C$5.48) | C$5.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 (C$5.86) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £337 (C$579) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (C$0.43) | C$0.83 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (C$71) | C$35 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 191 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,320 (£4,840) in Luton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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