Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.23 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.69 (C$4.59) | C$5.84 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (C$1.40) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.52 (C$4.29) | C$4.48 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.61 (C$2.75) | C$3.04 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.15 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (C$3.22) | C$4.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.65 (C$1.11) | C$3.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.56 (C$2.66) | C$3.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (C$3.35) | C$2.48 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (C$1.57) | C$1.93 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £976 (C$1,664) | C$2,136 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £783 (C$1,336) | C$1,241 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 (C$156) | C$133 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £724 (C$1,235) | C$1,120 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £745 (C$1,270) | C$806 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £83 (C$141) | C$66 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (C$40) | C$54 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £359 (C$613) | C$311 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (C$160) | C$97 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.74 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (C$102) | C$60 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$56) | C$39 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (C$104) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £62 (C$106) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,412 (C$33,109) | C$22,935 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.28 (C$2.19) | C$1.42 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (C$74) | C$67 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.88 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.68 (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (C$161) | C$77 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (C$5.50) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (C$3.00) | C$3.85 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 (C$4.69) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (C$3.00) | C$3.11 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.26 (C$2.14) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 (C$42) | C$52 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$32) | C$26 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (C$126) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (C$99) | C$96 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.81 (C$4.80) | C$5.42 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.67 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £400 (C$682) | C$647 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (C$0.41) | C$0.83 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (C$57) | C$35 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$11 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 362 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,854 (£4,018) in Preston.
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