- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Plymouth
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Plymouth, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$18) | C$14 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.48 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.29 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.64 (C$1.04) | C$2.40 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (C$4.02) | C$4.13 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.47 (C$4.00) | C$2.54 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (C$3.14) | C$3.55 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (C$1.52) | C$3.02 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.32 (C$2.13) | C$2.26 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$12) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.78 (C$2.89) | C$2.18 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.73 (C$1.18) | C$1.87 | - 37% | |
| 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 | £829 (C$1,343) | C$1,186 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £795 (C$1,288) | C$982 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £288 (C$466) | C$104 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £591 (C$957) | C$919 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £436 (C$707) | C$695 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £166 (C$269) | C$64 | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (C$27) | C$39 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £348 (C$564) | C$393 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$139) | C$111 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £55 (C$88) | C$61 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £27 (C$43) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £51 (C$82) | C$95 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (C$83) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,581 (C$28,489) | C$23,851 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (C$1.85) | C$1.19 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £53 (C$86) | C$47 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (C$5.47) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (C$101) | C$85 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.52 (C$5.70) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.90 (C$3.09) | C$2.88 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.27 (C$5.30) | C$3.82 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.61 (C$2.61) | C$3.16 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (C$2.45) | C$2.53 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$15) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (C$46) | C$45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$32) | C$26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (C$142) | C$84 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (C$106) | C$89 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.79 (C$4.52) | C$5.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.98 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £136 (C$221) | C$141 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.03 (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (C$50) | C$34 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,859
(£2,381)
in Plymouth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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