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Cost of living in Portsmouth, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (C$16) | C$15 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.33 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.66 (C$1.16) | C$2.05 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.73 (C$4.78) | C$4.81 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.74 (C$4.78) | C$2.90 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.02 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (C$2.93) | C$4.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.00 (C$1.74) | C$3.34 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.20 (C$3.85) | C$3.36 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.93 (C$3.37) | C$2.41 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.75 (C$1.31) | C$2.01 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,299 (C$2,271) | C$1,651 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,888 (C$3,300) | C$1,142 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £125 (C$219) | C$102 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £688 (C$1,203) | C$1,038 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,956 (C$3,420) | C$779 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £157 (C$274) | C$66 | + 312% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$35) | C$39 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £401 (C$701) | C$351 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (C$146) | C$86 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (C$16) | C$9 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$119) | C$59 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £39 (C$68) | C$40 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £59 (C$103) | C$93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (C$112) | C$92 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,647 (C$34,352) | C$22,749 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (C$2.08) | C$1.27 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £54 (C$95) | C$67 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £8 (C$14) | C$31 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.45 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £141 (C$247) | C$82 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.52 (C$4.41) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (C$2.99) | C$3.72 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (C$5.79) | C$2.83 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (C$3.09) | C$3.09 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (C$3.15) | C$2.46 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (C$42) | C$46 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £68 (C$118) | C$101 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$97) | C$85 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.87 (C$5.01) | C$5.34 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.94 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £417 (C$729) | C$549 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (C$0.30) | C$1.04 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (C$46) | C$35 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 563 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,777
(£3,304)
in Portsmouth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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