- Cost of Living
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- Preston
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Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.56 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (C$5.77) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (C$1.43) | C$2.38 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.62 (C$4.27) | C$4.26 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.49 (C$2.42) | C$2.62 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.01 (C$7) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.64 (C$2.67) | C$3.73 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (C$1.49) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (C$2.75) | C$2.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.63 (C$2.66) | C$2.31 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.88 (C$1.42) | C$1.76 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £761 (C$1,238) | C$1,186 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £654 (C$1,064) | C$982 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £74 (C$121) | C$117 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £757 (C$1,231) | C$919 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £833 (C$1,355) | C$695 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £56 (C$91) | C$64 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$36) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £359 (C$583) | C$392 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$140) | C$111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.45 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (C$86) | C$61 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (C$60) | C$41 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (C$99) | C$95 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (C$78) | C$87 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,611 (C$30,281) | C$22,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$1.98) | C$1.19 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £41 (C$67) | C$47 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (C$3.74) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £117 (C$190) | C$85 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (C$2.86) | C$3.90 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (C$4.35) | C$3.90 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (C$2.99) | C$3.21 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$15) | C$19 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £13 (C$22) | C$44 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £61 (C$100) | C$84 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$87) | C$90 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.97 (C$10) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.12 (C$5.07) | C$5.98 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (C$4.94) | C$5.61 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £133 (C$216) | C$141 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (C$0.48) | C$2.00 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (C$60) | C$34 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,202
(£1,968)
in Preston.
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