- Cost of Living
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- Peterborough
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Cost of living in Peterborough, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$25) | C$14 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.74 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.85 (C$4.76) | C$5.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (C$1.17) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.75 (C$2.92) | C$4.13 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (C$3.17) | C$2.54 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.35 (C$5.60) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.23 (C$2.06) | C$3.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.86 (C$3.11) | C$3.02 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £0.90 (C$1.50) | C$2.26 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.99 (C$8) | C$15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (C$3.09) | C$2.18 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (C$1.44) | C$1.87 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £900 (C$1,504) | C$1,186 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £675 (C$1,128) | C$982 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £130 (C$217) | C$104 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £400 (C$668) | C$919 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £400 (C$668) | C$695 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £65 (C$109) | C$64 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £15 (C$25) | C$39 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £323 (C$540) | C$393 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (C$122) | C$111 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 (C$117) | C$61 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £40 (C$67) | C$41 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$92) | C$95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (C$100) | C$87 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,050 (C$25,146) | C$23,851 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.35 (C$2.26) | C$1.19 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (C$75) | C$47 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (C$5.95) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £99 (C$166) | C$85 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.94 (C$4.92) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (C$2.66) | C$2.88 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.44 (C$5.74) | C$3.82 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.49 (C$2.49) | C$3.16 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (C$2.80) | C$2.53 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$17) | C$19 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 (C$42) | C$45 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (C$124) | C$84 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £35 (C$58) | C$89 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.50 (C$4.18) | C$5.72 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (C$5.01) | C$5.43 | - 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £580 (C$969) | C$850 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (C$0.50) | C$1.04 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (C$85) | C$34 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,143
(£2,480)
in Peterborough
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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