- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Luton
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper 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) | £5.17 (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.50 (C$5.70) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (C$1.20) | C$2.38 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.46 (C$4.01) | C$4.08 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.70 (C$2.78) | C$2.62 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.08 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (C$2.90) | C$3.73 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (C$1.60) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.88 (C$3.06) | C$2.89 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.43 (C$2.34) | C$2.31 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (C$1.32) | C$1.76 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Luton (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,265 (C$3,692) | C$1,186 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,989 (C$3,242) | C$982 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £188 (C$306) | C$117 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £619 (C$1,009) | C$919 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £617 (C$1,006) | C$695 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £48 (C$78) | C$64 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £345 (C$562) | C$392 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (C$130) | C$111 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 (C$114) | C$61 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £39 (C$64) | C$41 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (C$85) | C$95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (C$101) | C$87 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,297 (C$36,340) | C$22,684 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (C$1.86) | C$1.19 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$96) | C$47 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £125 (C$204) | C$85 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.10 (C$3.42) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.04 (C$1.69) | C$3.90 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.39 (C$5.52) | C$3.90 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.99 (C$3.25) | C$3.21 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.94 (C$3.15) | C$2.46 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £42 (C$68) | C$43 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (C$29) | C$27 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £40 (C$65) | C$84 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £100 (C$162) | C$93 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.63 (C$4.29) | C$5.44 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £112 (C$182) | C$141 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (C$0.27) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (C$92) | C$34 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$16) | C$10 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,119
(£2,527)
in Luton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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