- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Southampton
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
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 | £8 (C$15) | C$15 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.17 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.48 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (C$1.27) | C$2.17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (C$5.54) | C$4.84 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.53 (C$2.74) | C$2.90 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.81 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (C$3.41) | C$4.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (C$1.59) | C$3.31 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.62 (C$2.90) | C$3.07 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$15) | C$16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.75 (C$3.13) | C$2.51 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.67 (C$1.20) | C$2.07 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,249 (C$2,235) | C$1,576 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £785 (C$1,405) | C$1,122 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (C$351) | C$109 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (C$1,918) | C$1,019 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,029 (C$1,841) | C$774 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £114 (C$205) | C$66 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (C$34) | C$40 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £350 (C$626) | C$377 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £67 (C$121) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$122) | C$59 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £26 (C$47) | C$40 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (C$102) | C$93 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (C$97) | C$92 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,870 (C$31,972) | C$22,749 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (C$2.16) | C$1.27 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (C$81) | C$65 | + 24% | |
| 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) | £3.26 (C$5.84) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £53 (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.84 (C$5.07) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.40 (C$2.50) | C$3.72 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.75 (C$4.93) | C$2.83 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.41 (C$2.53) | C$3.09 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.13 (C$2.03) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Southampton (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (C$48) | C$46 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$35) | C$26 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £89 (C$159) | C$101 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$97) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (C$5.72) | C$5.53 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.84 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £387 (C$693) | C$549 | + 26% | |
| 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 | £30 (C$54) | C$35 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 294 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 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$5,239
(£2,928)
in Southampton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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