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Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$14) | C$15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.63 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.80 (C$1.43) | C$2.17 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.54 (C$4.56) | C$4.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.49 (C$2.67) | C$2.90 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.01 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.64 (C$2.94) | C$4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (C$1.65) | C$3.31 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.55 (C$2.78) | C$3.07 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.61 (C$2.88) | C$2.51 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.88 (C$1.57) | C$2.07 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £800 (C$1,434) | C$1,576 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £638 (C$1,144) | C$1,122 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £74 (C$133) | C$109 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £956 (C$1,713) | C$1,019 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £833 (C$1,493) | C$774 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £56 (C$100) | C$66 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$39) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £359 (C$643) | C$377 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$154) | C$98 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.15 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (C$13) | C$23 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £53 (C$95) | C$59 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (C$67) | C$40 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (C$81) | C$92 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,000 (C$35,851) | C$22,749 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$2.18) | C$1.27 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £42 (C$74) | C$65 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (C$4.12) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £117 (C$209) | C$96 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (C$3.15) | C$3.72 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (C$4.80) | C$2.83 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (C$3.30) | C$3.09 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (C$2.57) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £13 (C$23) | C$46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £61 (C$110) | C$101 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (C$95) | C$87 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6.00 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.12 (C$5.59) | C$5.53 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.02 (C$5.42) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 (C$0.52) | C$1.04 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$63) | C$35 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$14) | C$10 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,577
(£3,111)
in Preston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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