- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Southampton
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Southampton, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.51 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (C$1.28) | C$2.38 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.75 (C$4.65) | C$4.08 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.53 (C$2.58) | C$2.62 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.68 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (C$3.22) | C$3.73 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (C$1.50) | C$2.90 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.62 (C$2.73) | C$2.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (C$3.05) | C$2.31 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.67 (C$1.14) | C$1.76 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,180 (C$1,994) | C$1,186 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £747 (C$1,262) | C$982 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £177 (C$300) | C$117 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,112 (C$1,879) | C$919 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,234 (C$2,085) | C$695 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £56 (C$94) | C$64 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$34) | C$39 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £346 (C$584) | C$392 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £65 (C$110) | C$111 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$120) | C$61 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £27 (C$45) | C$41 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (C$96) | C$95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (C$87) | C$87 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,526 (C$29,621) | C$22,684 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 (C$1.95) | C$1.19 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (C$81) | C$47 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.28 (C$5.55) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £53 (C$89) | C$85 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.81 (C$4.74) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (C$2.62) | C$3.90 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.48 (C$4.19) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.31 (C$2.21) | C$3.21 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.17 (C$1.98) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (C$43) | C$43 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$29) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £86 (C$146) | C$84 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (C$90) | C$93 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (C$5.08) | C$5.44 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.67 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £122 (C$206) | C$141 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (C$49) | C$34 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| 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 334 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least C$4,121
(£2,438)
in Southampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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