- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Southampton
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Southampton, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$13) | C$14 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (C$5.98) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (C$1.23) | C$2.38 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.75 (C$4.47) | C$4.26 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.53 (C$2.49) | C$2.62 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.68 (C$8) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (C$3.10) | C$3.73 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (C$1.45) | C$2.90 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.62 (C$2.64) | C$2.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.77 (C$2.88) | C$2.31 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.67 (C$1.09) | C$1.76 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,180 (C$1,920) | C$1,186 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £758 (C$1,233) | C$982 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £177 (C$288) | C$117 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,112 (C$1,809) | C$919 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,234 (C$2,007) | C$695 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £56 (C$90) | C$64 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (C$32) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £346 (C$562) | C$392 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £67 (C$110) | C$111 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$16) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £71 (C$115) | C$61 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £27 (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (C$93) | C$95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (C$88) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,526 (C$28,515) | C$22,684 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (C$1.93) | C$1.19 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £42 (C$68) | C$47 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.28 (C$5.34) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £53 (C$86) | C$85 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.81 (C$4.57) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (C$2.53) | C$3.90 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.48 (C$4.03) | C$3.90 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.31 (C$2.13) | C$3.21 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.17 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$18) | C$19 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (C$43) | C$44 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £86 (C$140) | C$84 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (C$86) | C$90 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.06 (C$4.98) | C$5.98 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.84 (C$6) | C$5.61 | + 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £122 (C$198) | C$141 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 (C$0.28) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (C$47) | C$34 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 320 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Southampton (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,412
(£2,097)
in Southampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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