- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Southampton
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Southampton, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (C$15) | C$15 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.22 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.45 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (C$1.25) | C$2.05 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (C$5.46) | C$4.81 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.56 (C$2.76) | C$2.90 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.81 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (C$3.32) | C$4.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (C$1.57) | C$3.34 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.51 (C$2.67) | C$3.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$15) | C$16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (C$3.18) | C$2.41 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.74 (C$1.30) | C$2.01 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,206 (C$2,128) | C$1,651 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £754 (C$1,330) | C$1,142 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £203 (C$358) | C$102 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,264 (C$2,230) | C$1,038 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,127 (C$1,988) | C$779 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £114 (C$202) | C$66 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (C$37) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £350 (C$617) | C$351 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £72 (C$127) | C$86 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.81 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$124) | C$59 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £27 (C$48) | C$40 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (C$102) | C$93 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (C$105) | C$92 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,870 (C$31,533) | C$22,749 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (C$2.15) | C$1.27 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (C$84) | C$67 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$23) | C$31 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.48 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £46 (C$82) | C$82 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.96 (C$5.22) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.40 (C$2.46) | C$3.72 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.95 (C$5.20) | C$2.83 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.37 (C$2.42) | C$3.09 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.16 (C$2.04) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (C$52) | C$46 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (C$36) | C$26 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £84 (C$149) | C$101 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (C$94) | C$85 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.16 (C$5.57) | C$5.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.07 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £387 (C$683) | C$549 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (C$0.29) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (C$49) | C$35 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$15) | C$11 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 383 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,469
(£3,099)
in Southampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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