- Cost of Living
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- Portsmouth
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Cost of living in Portsmouth, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$14 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.45 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.47 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (C$1.23) | C$2.38 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.07 (C$5.18) | C$4.08 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.08 (C$5.20) | C$2.62 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.88 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.61 (C$2.73) | C$3.73 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (C$1.89) | C$2.90 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.03 (C$3.42) | C$2.89 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.99 (C$3.36) | C$2.31 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.82 (C$1.39) | C$1.76 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 109% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,881 (C$3,177) | C$1,186 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £972 (C$1,641) | C$982 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £120 (C$203) | C$117 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,381 (C$2,331) | C$919 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,505 (C$2,541) | C$695 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £106 (C$179) | C$64 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$34) | C$39 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £478 (C$807) | C$392 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (C$140) | C$111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £10 (C$17) | C$10 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$16) | C$26 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (C$109) | C$61 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (C$51) | C$41 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$93) | C$95 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £61 (C$104) | C$87 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,997 (C$33,762) | C$22,684 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (C$2.06) | C$1.19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$99) | C$47 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (C$84) | C$85 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.11 (C$3.56) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.81 (C$3.06) | C$3.90 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.38 (C$5.70) | C$3.90 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 (C$3.15) | C$3.21 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.59 (C$2.69) | C$2.46 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$20) | C$19 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (C$39) | C$43 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$28) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £88 (C$149) | C$84 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £62 (C$104) | C$93 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.74 (C$4.63) | C$5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.74 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £107 (C$180) | C$141 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (C$0.26) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (C$47) | C$34 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,627
(£2,741)
in Portsmouth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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