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Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$15 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.37 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.80 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (C$1.31) | C$2.17 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.77 (C$6) | C$4.84 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (C$3.93) | C$2.90 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.94 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (C$3.04) | C$4.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (C$1.55) | C$3.31 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.09 (C$3.59) | C$3.07 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$15) | C$16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (C$2.92) | C$2.51 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (C$1.56) | C$2.07 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,817 (C$3,126) | C$1,576 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,267 (C$2,179) | C$1,122 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £134 (C$230) | C$109 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,084 (C$1,865) | C$1,019 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £933 (C$1,605) | C$774 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £62 (C$107) | C$66 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (C$44) | C$40 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £389 (C$668) | C$377 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 (C$106) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$20) | C$23 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (C$119) | C$59 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £29 (C$51) | C$40 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (C$111) | C$93 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (C$139) | C$92 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,346 (C$36,714) | C$22,749 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (C$1.97) | C$1.27 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £63 (C$108) | C$65 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (C$30) | C$31 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.44 (C$5.92) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £88 (C$150) | C$96 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.10 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (C$2.83) | C$3.72 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (C$3.54) | C$3.09 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (C$3.10) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (C$66) | C$46 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (C$37) | C$26 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (C$150) | C$101 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (C$112) | C$87 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.92 (C$5.03) | C$5.53 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.57 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £427 (C$734) | C$549 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.23 (C$0.40) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (C$79) | C$35 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 490 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,379
(£3,709)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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