- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Manchester
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$19) | C$14 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.03 (C$4.94) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (C$1.34) | C$2.38 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.81 (C$2.95) | C$4.08 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 (C$2.28) | C$2.62 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.85 (C$4.64) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (C$2.85) | C$3.73 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (C$2.02) | C$2.90 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.07 (C$1.74) | C$2.89 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (C$3.11) | C$2.31 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (C$1.40) | C$1.76 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,211 (C$1,973) | C$1,186 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £794 (C$1,294) | C$982 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (C$250) | C$117 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £706 (C$1,151) | C$919 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £503 (C$819) | C$695 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 (C$125) | C$64 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$33) | C$39 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £331 (C$539) | C$392 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (C$138) | C$111 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.62 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$15) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$97) | C$61 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (C$46) | C$41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (C$100) | C$95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (C$91) | C$87 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (C$26,074) | C$22,684 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (C$1.78) | C$1.19 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (C$85) | C$47 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (C$5.98) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (C$154) | C$85 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.35 (C$5.46) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.56 (C$2.55) | C$3.90 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (C$4.56) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.60 (C$2.61) | C$3.21 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 (C$2.65) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (C$23) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (C$43) | C$43 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$28) | C$27 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (C$152) | C$84 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (C$73) | C$93 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (C$4.14) | C$5.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.62 (C$5.90) | C$5.57 | + 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £117 (C$191) | C$141 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (C$0.23) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (C$41) | C$34 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 836 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,750
(£2,301)
in Manchester.
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