Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.42 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.34 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 (C$1.23) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.24 (C$3.60) | C$4.18 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.17 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.84 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (C$3.51) | C$4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (C$1.32) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.02 (C$3.25) | C$3.41 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.65 (C$2.65) | C$2.48 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (C$1.30) | C$1.93 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £894 (C$1,439) | C$2,136 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,075 (C$1,730) | C$1,233 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$124 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,459 (C$2,348) | C$1,120 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £482 (C$776) | C$805 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | C$311 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (C$130) | C$97 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (C$104) | C$60 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 (C$39) | C$39 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$98 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (C$80) | C$117 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.33 (C$2.15) | C$1.40 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.44 (C$5.53) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.54 (C$2.48) | C$3.85 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.33 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.16 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (C$47) | C$51 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (C$25) | C$27 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £103 (C$166) | C$135 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £70 (C$113) | C$96 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.74 (C$4.42) | C$5.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.87 (C$6) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £436 (C$701) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$37 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$16) | C$11 | + 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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