Cost of living in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.56 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.42 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 (C$1.29) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.71 (C$4.55) | C$4.18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.09 (C$5.19) | C$3.17 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.25 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$4.24 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.71 (C$1.20) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 (C$3.42) | C$3.41 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (C$3.23) | C$2.48 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (C$1.36) | C$1.93 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,132 (C$1,901) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,002 (C$1,683) | C$1,257 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (C$205) | C$124 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £726 (C$1,219) | C$1,120 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,382 (C$2,320) | C$805 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (C$181) | C$66 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £371 (C$624) | C$311 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (C$131) | C$97 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £10 (C$16) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$18) | C$25 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (C$111) | C$60 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (C$107) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 (C$97) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,626 (C$32,963) | C$22,942 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (C$2.11) | C$1.67 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 (C$94) | C$67 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.23 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £118 (C$198) | C$77 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.51 (C$2.54) | C$3.85 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 (C$5.72) | C$4.33 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.91 (C$3.21) | C$3.16 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (C$2.62) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$26) | C$20 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Portsmouth | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (C$45) | C$51 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$32) | C$27 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £66 (C$111) | C$135 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £59 (C$99) | C$96 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.17 (C$5.32) | C$5.42 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £492 (C$826) | C$647 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (C$0.28) | C$0.24 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (C$46) | C$37 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$18) | C$11 | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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