Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.91 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.80 (C$4.84) | C$5.78 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.92 (C$1.59) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.37 (C$4.10) | C$4.18 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.71 (C$2.97) | C$3.04 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.62 (C$4.54) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (C$3.50) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.13 (C$1.95) | C$3.76 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (C$3.27) | C$3.41 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.08 (C$3.59) | C$2.48 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (C$1.57) | C$1.93 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,396 (C$2,415) | C$2,136 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £894 (C$1,546) | C$1,241 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £124 (C$214) | C$133 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £835 (C$1,444) | C$1,120 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £640 (C$1,108) | C$806 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £86 (C$150) | C$66 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 (C$51) | C$54 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £316 (C$547) | C$311 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (C$139) | C$97 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$104) | C$60 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (C$49) | C$39 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$108) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £61 (C$105) | C$117 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,074 (C$34,730) | C$22,942 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (C$2.05) | C$1.39 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £70 (C$121) | C$67 | + 81% | |
| 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) | £2.85 (C$4.92) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £101 (C$174) | C$77 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.25 (C$5.63) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (C$2.72) | C$3.85 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (C$5.72) | C$4.28 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (C$3.08) | C$3.11 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.19 (C$2.05) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (C$49) | C$52 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (C$25) | C$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £67 (C$117) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (C$104) | C$96 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$15) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.05 (C$5.27) | C$5.42 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £368 (C$636) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (C$47) | C$35 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (C$19) | C$11 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 244 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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