Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$18) | C$19 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.77 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.96 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (C$1.34) | C$1.85 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (C$4.24) | C$4.50 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.59 (C$2.73) | C$3.04 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.37 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (C$3.12) | C$4.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (C$1.53) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 (C$3.50) | C$3.41 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$15) | C$18 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.07 (C$3.54) | C$2.48 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (C$1.22) | C$1.93 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,174 (C$2,012) | C$2,136 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £823 (C$1,410) | C$1,241 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £128 (C$219) | C$133 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,045 (C$1,791) | C$1,120 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £728 (C$1,248) | C$806 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £102 (C$175) | C$66 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$34) | C$50 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £316 (C$542) | C$322 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (C$132) | C$96 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.91 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (C$120) | C$61 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £26 (C$45) | C$38 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 (C$130) | C$96 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (C$111) | C$112 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,908 (C$32,404) | C$22,935 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.29 (C$2.21) | C$1.39 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £76 (C$130) | C$67 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.94 (C$5.04) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £101 (C$172) | C$77 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.28 (C$5.62) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (C$2.70) | C$3.78 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.21 (C$5.50) | C$4.28 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (C$3.05) | C$3.11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (C$2.22) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (C$49) | C$50 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (C$28) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £62 (C$106) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (C$89) | C$94 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$15) | C$9 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (C$5.57) | C$5.25 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.33 (C$7) | C$6 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £375 (C$643) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (C$73) | C$36 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (C$19) | C$11 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 547 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,831 (£4,569) in Manchester to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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