- Cost of Living
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- Oxford
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$16) | C$14 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.50 (C$5.92) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (C$1.35) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.63 (C$6) | C$4.08 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.41 (C$4.08) | C$2.62 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.07 (C$3.50) | C$3.73 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (C$1.44) | C$2.90 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (C$3.36) | C$2.89 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (C$2.93) | C$2.31 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (C$1.50) | C$1.76 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,627 (C$2,747) | C$1,186 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,544 (C$2,607) | C$982 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (C$254) | C$117 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,186 (C$2,002) | C$919 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £876 (C$1,478) | C$695 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £72 (C$121) | C$64 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (C$43) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £370 (C$625) | C$392 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$104) | C$111 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$19) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (C$110) | C$61 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £29 (C$49) | C$41 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$105) | C$95 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £66 (C$111) | C$87 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,275 (C$34,232) | C$22,684 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (C$1.91) | C$1.19 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (C$101) | C$47 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.42 (C$5.78) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (C$169) | C$85 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £5.04 (C$9) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (C$2.70) | C$3.90 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (C$3.49) | C$3.21 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.85 (C$3.12) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$22) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (C$62) | C$43 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$33) | C$27 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £84 (C$142) | C$84 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$95) | C$93 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (C$5.03) | C$5.44 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.11 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £109 (C$184) | C$141 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (C$0.41) | C$2.00 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (C$78) | C$34 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 357 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,018
(£2,972)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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