- Cost of Living
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- Norwich
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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$19) | C$14 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.09 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.76 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.69 (C$1.14) | C$2.31 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (C$3.84) | C$4.13 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.19 (C$3.63) | C$2.54 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (C$3.40) | C$3.55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.00 (C$1.66) | C$3.02 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.66 (C$2.75) | C$2.26 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.89 (C$3.13) | C$2.18 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (C$1.61) | C$1.87 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,210 (C$2,000) | C$1,209 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,084 (C$1,791) | C$1,030 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £109 (C$180) | C$104 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,004 (C$1,661) | C$919 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £879 (C$1,454) | C$695 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £106 (C$175) | C$64 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £340 (C$562) | C$393 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £66 (C$109) | C$111 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.74 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| 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$91) | C$58 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (C$51) | C$41 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (C$116) | C$96 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 (C$97) | C$87 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 104% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,919 (C$32,928) | C$23,851 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (C$1.80) | C$1.19 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £79 (C$131) | C$47 | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (C$12) | C$7 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$124) | C$80 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.00 (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.57 (C$4.24) | C$2.88 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.60 (C$5.95) | C$3.82 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (C$2.84) | C$3.16 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.28 (C$2.12) | C$2.53 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$21) | C$19 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (C$48) | C$45 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$29) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £154 (C$255) | C$84 | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$82) | C$89 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.73 (C$4.51) | C$5.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.83 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 17% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £400 (C$661) | C$850 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (C$49) | C$34 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,338
(£2,624)
in Norwich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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