Cost of living in Norwich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Norwich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.96 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (C$5.59) | C$5.78 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (C$1.21) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.34 (C$3.66) | C$4.18 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.85 (C$2.89) | C$3.17 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.69 (C$2.64) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.72 (C$1.13) | C$3.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.41 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.09 (C$3.26) | C$2.48 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (C$1.47) | C$1.93 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Norwich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,237 (C$1,931) | C$2,136 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £996 (C$1,554) | C$1,233 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £117 (C$182) | C$124 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £981 (C$1,531) | C$1,120 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £619 (C$966) | C$805 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £102 (C$160) | C$66 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | C$311 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$97 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Norwich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$60 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (C$49) | C$39 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$98 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$117 | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Norwich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (C$2.25) | C$1.67 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (C$86) | C$67 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Norwich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.85 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.33 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (C$2.82) | C$3.16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (C$3.12) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Norwich | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (C$47) | C$51 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$23) | C$27 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (C$83) | C$96 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.07 (C$4.80) | C$5.42 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £356 (C$555) | C$647 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (C$61) | C$37 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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