- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Norwich
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norwich, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$20) | C$14 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.09 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.76 (C$6) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.69 (C$1.17) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (C$3.92) | C$4.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.19 (C$3.70) | C$2.62 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (C$3.47) | C$3.73 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.00 (C$1.69) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.66 (C$2.81) | C$2.89 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.89 (C$3.20) | C$2.31 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (C$1.65) | C$1.76 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,210 (C$2,042) | C$1,186 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,084 (C$1,830) | C$982 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £176 (C$297) | C$117 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,004 (C$1,696) | C$919 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £879 (C$1,485) | C$695 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £106 (C$179) | C$64 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$34) | C$39 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £340 (C$574) | C$392 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £66 (C$112) | C$111 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.74 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$20) | C$26 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £55 (C$93) | C$61 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (C$52) | C$41 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (C$118) | C$95 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 (C$99) | C$87 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 112% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,919 (C$33,630) | C$22,684 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (C$1.84) | C$1.19 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £79 (C$134) | C$47 | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (C$13) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$127) | C$85 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.00 (C$5.07) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.57 (C$4.33) | C$3.90 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.60 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (C$2.90) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.28 (C$2.17) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$21) | C$19 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (C$50) | C$43 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$29) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £154 (C$260) | C$84 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$84) | C$93 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.73 (C$4.61) | C$5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.83 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £98 (C$166) | C$141 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (C$50) | C$34 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2017.
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Cost of living in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,327
(£2,563)
in Norwich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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