- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Luton
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luton, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luton (United Kingdom) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$22) | C$15 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.50 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (C$1.41) | C$2.05 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.84 (C$5.01) | C$4.81 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.67 (C$2.94) | C$2.90 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.75 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (C$3.47) | C$4.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (C$1.49) | C$3.34 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 (C$3.35) | C$3.36 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.50 (C$2.65) | C$2.41 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (C$1.63) | C$2.01 | - 19% | |
| 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 | £2,584 (C$4,548) | C$1,651 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,767 (C$3,109) | C$1,142 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £128 (C$225) | C$102 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £717 (C$1,262) | C$1,038 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £606 (C$1,066) | C$779 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £96 (C$169) | C$66 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$39) | C$39 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (C$592) | C$351 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £64 (C$113) | C$86 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Luton (United Kingdom) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (C$122) | C$59 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £36 (C$63) | C$40 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (C$122) | C$93 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (C$121) | C$92 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Luton (United Kingdom) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,905 (C$38,551) | C$22,749 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (C$2.09) | C$1.27 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £61 (C$108) | C$67 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (C$38) | C$31 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Luton (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.10 (C$5.45) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £138 (C$242) | C$82 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.86 (C$3.27) | C$3.72 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.94 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.96 (C$3.46) | C$3.09 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.78 (C$3.14) | C$2.46 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Luton (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (C$65) | C$46 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £94 (C$165) | C$101 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £79 (C$139) | C$85 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (C$18) | C$8 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.85 (C$5.02) | C$5.34 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.41 (C$6.00) | C$5.67 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £325 (C$571) | C$549 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.49 (C$0.86) | C$1.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (C$76) | C$35 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$18) | C$11 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 437 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luton (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,988
(£4,539)
in Luton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,500
in Abbotsford.
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