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Cost of living in Peterborough, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$27) | C$15 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.74 (C$8) | C$9 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.85 (C$5.10) | C$5.69 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.65 (C$1.16) | C$2.17 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | £1.75 (C$3.13) | C$4.84 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (C$3.40) | C$2.90 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.35 (C$5.99) | C$10 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.23 (C$2.20) | C$4.00 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.86 (C$3.33) | C$3.31 | + 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £0.90 (C$1.61) | C$3.07 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.99 (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.71 (C$3.06) | C$2.51 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (C$1.54) | C$2.07 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £900 (C$1,610) | C$1,576 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £675 (C$1,207) | C$1,122 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £130 (C$233) | C$109 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £400 (C$715) | C$1,019 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £400 (C$715) | C$774 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £65 (C$116) | C$66 | + 75% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £15 (C$27) | C$40 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen TV | £341 (C$610) | C$377 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (C$130) | C$98 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$16) | C$23 | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 (C$125) | C$59 | + 111% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £40 (C$72) | C$40 | + 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$98) | C$93 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (C$107) | C$92 | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,050 (C$26,916) | C$22,749 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.35 (C$2.41) | C$1.26 | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (C$80) | C$65 | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £23 (C$42) | C$31 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$8 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £113 (C$202) | C$96 | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.94 (C$5.26) | C$6 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (C$2.85) | C$3.72 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.44 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 117% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.49 (C$2.67) | C$3.09 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (C$3.00) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 (C$45) | C$46 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$30) | C$26 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (C$133) | C$101 | + 32% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £35 (C$63) | C$87 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.50 (C$4.47) | C$5.53 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (C$5.37) | C$5.67 | - 5% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £403 (C$721) | C$549 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (C$0.54) | C$1.04 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (C$91) | C$35 | + 160% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,394
(£3,016)
in Peterborough
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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