Cost of living in Plymouth, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.10 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.13 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (C$1.26) | C$1.85 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.41 (C$4.14) | C$4.50 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.37 (C$4.07) | C$3.04 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.71 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (C$3.52) | C$4.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (C$1.48) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.57 (C$2.70) | C$3.41 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$18 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.70 (C$2.91) | C$2.48 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (C$1.19) | C$1.93 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £874 (C$1,499) | C$2,136 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £777 (C$1,332) | C$1,241 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £256 (C$438) | C$133 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,154 (C$1,978) | C$1,120 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £444 (C$761) | C$806 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £166 (C$285) | C$66 | + 329% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$38) | C$50 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £350 (C$599) | C$322 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$147) | C$96 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.99 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £59 (C$101) | C$61 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £25 (C$42) | C$38 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (C$92) | C$96 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (C$84) | C$112 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,452 (C$33,336) | C$22,935 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (C$2.09) | C$1.39 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (C$86) | C$67 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.51 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 (C$93) | C$77 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (C$5.52) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.78 (C$3.05) | C$3.78 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.95 (C$5.06) | C$4.28 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.55 (C$2.66) | C$3.11 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.41 (C$2.42) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$16) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (C$46) | C$50 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$34) | C$27 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £102 (C$174) | C$117 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (C$117) | C$94 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.76 (C$4.73) | C$5.25 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.74 (C$6) | C$6 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (C$736) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (C$59) | C$36 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$14) | C$11 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 214 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,858 (£4,002) in Plymouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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