Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.95 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.87 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 (C$1.33) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.21 (C$3.92) | C$4.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.59 (C$2.82) | C$3.04 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.34 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (C$3.26) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (C$1.53) | C$3.76 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.02 (C$3.59) | C$3.41 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$15) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (C$3.60) | C$2.48 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (C$1.26) | C$1.93 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,066 (C$1,891) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,559 (C$2,766) | C$1,241 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £124 (C$220) | C$133 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,107 (C$1,964) | C$1,120 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £898 (C$1,593) | C$806 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £91 (C$161) | C$66 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$35) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £317 (C$562) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (C$141) | C$97 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$17) | C$25 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (C$130) | C$60 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £26 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (C$128) | C$98 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (C$111) | C$117 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,176 (C$34,025) | C$22,935 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (C$2.25) | C$1.39 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (C$144) | C$67 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.83 (C$5.03) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £101 (C$178) | C$77 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.28 (C$5.82) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (C$2.79) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (C$5.74) | C$4.28 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (C$3.15) | C$3.11 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (C$2.30) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (C$24) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (C$52) | C$52 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £62 (C$110) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$96) | C$96 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$15) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (C$5.71) | C$5.42 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £368 (C$652) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (C$72) | C$35 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (C$21) | C$11 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 169 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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