Cost of living in Portsmouth, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.38 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.97 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (C$1.20) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (C$4.54) | C$4.18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.03 (C$5.20) | C$3.04 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.81 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (C$3.40) | C$4.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (C$1.67) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (C$3.41) | C$3.41 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (C$3.27) | C$2.48 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (C$1.19) | C$1.93 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,111 (C$1,906) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,380 (C$2,367) | C$1,241 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £121 (C$208) | C$133 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £727 (C$1,248) | C$1,120 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,554 (C$2,666) | C$806 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (C$185) | C$66 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (C$645) | C$311 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (C$139) | C$97 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (C$16) | C$10 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$18) | C$25 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (C$106) | C$60 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (C$51) | C$39 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (C$99) | C$98 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £64 (C$110) | C$117 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,510 (C$33,471) | C$22,935 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (C$2.03) | C$1.39 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$101) | C$67 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £9 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (C$5.80) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £88 (C$150) | C$77 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.71 (C$4.64) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (C$2.71) | C$3.85 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (C$5.50) | C$4.28 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (C$3.16) | C$3.11 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 (C$3.00) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$22) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (C$45) | C$52 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$34) | C$26 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £58 (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (C$104) | C$96 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (C$5.04) | C$5.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.22 (C$7) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £388 (C$666) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (C$47) | C$35 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 200 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,440 (£4,337) in Portsmouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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