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Cost of living in Norwich, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$20) | C$15 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.04 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.86 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (C$1.27) | C$2.17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.31 (C$3.97) | C$4.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.17 (C$3.72) | C$2.90 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6.00 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (C$3.42) | C$4.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.04 (C$1.79) | C$3.31 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (C$3.00) | C$3.07 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.89 (C$3.25) | C$2.51 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 (C$1.92) | C$2.07 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £822 (C$1,412) | C$1,576 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £727 (C$1,250) | C$1,122 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £137 (C$236) | C$109 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £709 (C$1,219) | C$1,019 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £530 (C$911) | C$774 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £106 (C$182) | C$66 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (C$31) | C$40 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £351 (C$602) | C$377 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £66 (C$114) | C$98 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.74 (C$6) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$21) | C$23 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £57 (C$97) | C$59 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (C$52) | C$40 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (C$119) | C$93 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £53 (C$91) | C$92 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,536 (C$33,576) | C$22,749 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (C$2.09) | C$1.27 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £66 (C$113) | C$65 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £6.00 (C$10) | C$8 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$129) | C$96 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.25 (C$5.59) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (C$3.72) | C$3.72 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.94 (C$5.06) | C$2.83 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.45 (C$2.49) | C$3.09 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.25 (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (C$24) | C$19 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (C$51) | C$46 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$172) | C$101 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (C$89) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.74 (C$4.71) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.88 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (C$687) | C$549 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (C$0.52) | C$1.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$61) | C$35 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 343 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,873
(£3,417)
in Norwich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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