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Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$13) | C$14 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.56 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (C$5.87) | C$5.67 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (C$1.45) | C$2.31 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.62 (C$4.34) | C$4.13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.49 (C$2.46) | C$2.54 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.01 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.64 (C$2.71) | C$3.55 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (C$1.52) | C$3.02 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (C$2.80) | C$2.26 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.63 (C$2.70) | C$2.18 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.88 (C$1.45) | C$1.87 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £761 (C$1,258) | C$1,209 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £654 (C$1,081) | C$1,030 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £74 (C$122) | C$104 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £757 (C$1,251) | C$919 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £833 (C$1,377) | C$695 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £56 (C$92) | C$64 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £359 (C$593) | C$393 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$142) | C$111 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.45 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (C$87) | C$58 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (C$61) | C$41 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (C$100) | C$96 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (C$79) | C$87 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,611 (C$30,767) | C$23,851 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$2.01) | C$1.19 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £41 (C$68) | C$47 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (C$3.80) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £117 (C$193) | C$80 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (C$2.90) | C$2.88 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (C$4.42) | C$3.82 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (C$3.04) | C$3.16 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (C$2.37) | C$2.53 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £13 (C$22) | C$45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £61 (C$102) | C$84 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$89) | C$89 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.97 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.12 (C$5.16) | C$5.72 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (C$5.02) | C$5.43 | - 7% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (C$0.49) | C$1.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (C$61) | C$34 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,086
(£2,471)
in Preston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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