Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.21 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.06 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (C$1.30) | C$1.98 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (C$3.99) | C$4.18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (C$4.09) | C$3.17 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.08 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (C$3.72) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.77 (C$1.29) | C$3.76 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (C$2.88) | C$3.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.75 (C$2.92) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (C$1.35) | C$1.93 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £990 (C$1,647) | C$2,136 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £951 (C$1,582) | C$1,247 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £232 (C$386) | C$124 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,645 (C$2,736) | C$1,120 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £739 (C$1,230) | C$805 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £171 (C$284) | C$66 | + 329% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$35) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £326 (C$542) | C$311 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (C$128) | C$97 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.69 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$18) | C$25 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £59 (C$98) | C$60 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (C$94) | C$98 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 (C$79) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.52 (C$2.54) | C$1.67 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (C$84) | C$67 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.62 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £33 (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.17 (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (C$2.53) | C$3.85 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.16 (C$3.60) | C$4.33 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (C$3.03) | C$3.16 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 (C$2.03) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$18) | C$20 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (C$51) | C$51 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$24) | C$27 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £112 (C$186) | C$135 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 (C$105) | C$96 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.81 (C$4.67) | C$5.42 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.27 (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £378 (C$628) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.42 (C$0.71) | C$0.24 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (C$62) | C$37 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (C$19) | C$11 | + 70% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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