Cost of living in Portsmouth, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.38 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.97 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (C$1.24) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (C$4.68) | C$4.18 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.03 (C$5.35) | C$3.04 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.81 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (C$3.50) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (C$1.72) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (C$3.51) | C$3.41 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (C$3.36) | C$2.48 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (C$1.22) | C$1.93 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,068 (C$1,886) | C$2,136 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £972 (C$1,717) | C$1,241 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £112 (C$198) | C$133 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £727 (C$1,284) | C$1,120 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,554 (C$2,744) | C$806 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (C$190) | C$66 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (C$664) | C$311 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (C$143) | C$97 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (C$16) | C$10 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$19) | C$25 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (C$112) | C$60 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (C$54) | C$39 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (C$106) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (C$111) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,510 (C$34,443) | C$22,935 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (C$2.09) | C$1.39 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £62 (C$109) | C$67 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £8 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (C$5.97) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (C$159) | C$77 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.71 (C$4.78) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (C$2.81) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (C$5.66) | C$4.28 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.89 (C$3.34) | C$3.11 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 (C$3.09) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (C$48) | C$52 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$34) | C$26 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £66 (C$116) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (C$107) | C$96 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (C$5.32) | C$5.42 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.34 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (C$764) | C$647 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (C$0.29) | C$0.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (C$49) | C$35 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 29 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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