Cost of living in Plymouth, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$18) | C$20 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.13 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.01 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (C$1.35) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.48 (C$4.40) | C$4.18 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.42 (C$4.29) | C$3.04 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.33 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.08 (C$3.69) | C$4.24 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (C$1.43) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.53 (C$2.72) | C$3.41 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.67 (C$2.97) | C$2.48 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.68 (C$1.20) | C$1.93 | - 38% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,011 (C$1,793) | C$2,136 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,075 (C$1,907) | C$1,241 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £234 (C$415) | C$133 | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,154 (C$2,048) | C$1,120 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £444 (C$787) | C$806 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £133 (C$236) | C$66 | + 257% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (C$42) | C$54 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (C$575) | C$311 | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (C$150) | C$97 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.64 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$17) | C$25 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (C$113) | C$60 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (C$93) | C$98 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,585 (C$32,976) | C$22,935 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$2.15) | C$1.39 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (C$89) | C$67 | + 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (C$25) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.13 (C$5.54) | C$8 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £48 (C$86) | C$77 | + 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (C$5.72) | C$6 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (C$2.79) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.79 (C$4.96) | C$4.28 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.45 (C$2.57) | C$3.11 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.31 (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (C$50) | C$52 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £103 (C$183) | C$117 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 (C$132) | C$96 | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.79 (C$4.94) | C$5.42 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.69 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (C$768) | C$647 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (C$56) | C$35 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$16) | C$11 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$6,590 (£3,714) in Plymouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Abbotsford.
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