- Cost of Living
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- Oxford
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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$16) | C$14 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.42 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (C$5.75) | C$5.67 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.72 (C$1.17) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.50 (C$5.67) | C$4.13 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.73 (C$2.80) | C$2.54 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.78 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (C$3.00) | C$3.55 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (C$1.45) | C$3.02 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (C$3.06) | C$2.26 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.72 (C$2.78) | C$2.18 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (C$1.51) | C$1.87 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,679 (C$2,721) | C$1,186 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,398 (C$2,265) | C$982 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (C$228) | C$104 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,243 (C$2,014) | C$919 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £911 (C$1,476) | C$695 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £69 (C$112) | C$64 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £370 (C$600) | C$393 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 (C$100) | C$111 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$18) | C$25 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (C$105) | C$61 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (C$50) | C$41 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (C$98) | C$95 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (C$110) | C$87 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,275 (C$32,855) | C$23,851 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (C$1.83) | C$1.19 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (C$97) | C$47 | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.49 (C$5.66) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (C$167) | C$85 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.25 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (C$2.61) | C$2.88 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (C$5.76) | C$3.82 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (C$3.33) | C$3.16 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.81 (C$2.94) | C$2.53 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$22) | C$19 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (C$62) | C$45 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$32) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £84 (C$136) | C$84 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$87) | C$89 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.06 (C$4.96) | C$5.72 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.19 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £109 (C$176) | C$141 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (C$0.39) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (C$63) | C$34 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 403 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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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$5,161
(£3,185)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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