Cost of living in Peterborough, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$20) | C$20 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.09 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.65 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.52 (C$4.48) | C$4.18 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.85 (C$3.30) | C$3.04 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.40 (C$2.48) | C$4.24 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.25 (C$2.21) | C$3.76 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.14 (C$2.02) | C$3.41 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.71 (C$3.04) | C$2.48 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.70 (C$1.25) | C$1.93 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,005 (C$1,786) | C$2,136 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £893 (C$1,586) | C$1,241 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £110 (C$195) | C$133 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £573 (C$1,018) | C$1,120 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £424 (C$754) | C$806 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £89 (C$159) | C$66 | + 140% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £16 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | £341 (C$606) | C$311 | + 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £69 (C$122) | C$97 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £59 (C$106) | C$60 | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (C$63) | C$39 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$109) | C$98 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,078 (C$30,347) | C$22,935 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (C$2.01) | C$1.39 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £43 (C$76) | C$67 | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £23 (C$42) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (C$168) | C$77 | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.05 (C$5.42) | C$6 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.67 (C$2.97) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.44 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.49 (C$2.65) | C$3.11 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (C$2.98) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (C$48) | C$52 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$36) | C$26 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (C$132) | C$117 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (C$91) | C$96 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.79 (C$4.96) | C$5.42 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$7 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £405 (C$720) | C$647 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 (C$0.51) | C$0.83 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £48 (C$86) | C$35 | + 143% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$14) | C$11 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$5,886 (£3,312) in Peterborough to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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