Cost of living in Norwich, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$19) | C$19 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.29 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 (C$1.29) | C$1.85 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.17 (C$3.73) | C$4.50 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.78 (C$3.06) | C$3.04 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (C$3.27) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (C$1.49) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (C$3.07) | C$3.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$16) | C$18 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (C$3.36) | C$2.48 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.10 (C$1.90) | C$1.93 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £965 (C$1,661) | C$2,136 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £909 (C$1,565) | C$1,241 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £136 (C$234) | C$133 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £917 (C$1,579) | C$1,120 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £579 (C$996) | C$806 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (C$185) | C$66 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$34) | C$50 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £350 (C$603) | C$322 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £69 (C$119) | C$96 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (C$105) | C$61 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (C$54) | C$38 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 (C$114) | C$96 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £55 (C$95) | C$112 | - 16% | |
| 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 | £18,956 (C$32,636) | C$22,935 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (C$2.13) | C$1.39 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £69 (C$119) | C$67 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £98 (C$169) | C$77 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.19 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.82 (C$3.13) | C$3.78 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.16 (C$5.44) | C$4.28 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (C$3.08) | C$3.11 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (C$2.48) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (C$52) | C$50 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (C$31) | C$27 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (C$137) | C$117 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £59 (C$101) | C$94 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$14) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.85 (C$4.91) | C$5.25 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.97 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 (C$705) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 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 | £34 (C$59) | C$36 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 190 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$6,802 (£3,951) in Norwich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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