Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.99 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.14 (C$5.39) | C$5.84 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.93 (C$1.60) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.62 (C$4.50) | C$4.48 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.72 (C$2.94) | C$3.04 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.53 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (C$3.51) | C$4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.30 (C$2.23) | C$3.76 | - 41% | |
| 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 | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (C$2.76) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (C$1.54) | C$1.93 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,839 (C$3,152) | C$2,136 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,473 (C$2,524) | C$1,241 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £106 (C$181) | C$133 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,092 (C$1,871) | C$1,120 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £895 (C$1,533) | C$806 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £75 (C$128) | C$66 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (C$44) | C$54 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (C$644) | C$311 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (C$99) | C$97 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (C$22) | C$25 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$116) | C$60 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (C$51) | C$39 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £64 (C$110) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (C$125) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,931 (C$39,293) | C$22,935 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (C$2.17) | C$1.42 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (C$95) | C$67 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £24 (C$41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (C$5.67) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (C$177) | C$77 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.10 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (C$2.77) | C$3.85 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (C$4.80) | C$4.28 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (C$3.54) | C$3.11 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (C$3.12) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (C$24) | C$20 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (C$62) | C$52 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (C$38) | C$26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (C$150) | C$117 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £48 (C$82) | C$96 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$14) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.68 (C$4.60) | C$5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.19 (C$9) | C$7 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £411 (C$703) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (C$61) | C$35 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$16) | C$11 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 253 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,417 (£4,328) in Oxford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,200 in Abbotsford.
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