- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Southend-on-Sea
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$14) | C$15 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (C$1.25) | C$2.05 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (C$5.44) | C$4.81 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (C$4.72) | C$2.90 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (C$3.56) | C$4.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (C$1.53) | C$3.34 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (C$3.17) | C$3.36 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (C$3.37) | C$2.41 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (C$0.94) | C$2.01 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (C$1,886) | C$1,651 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (C$1,269) | C$1,142 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (C$278) | C$102 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £837 (C$1,473) | C$1,038 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (C$1,056) | C$779 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (C$211) | C$66 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (C$30) | C$39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £366 (C$645) | C$351 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$96) | C$86 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$22 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (C$88) | C$59 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (C$52) | C$40 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$97) | C$93 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (C$104) | C$92 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,000 (C$42,239) | C$22,749 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (C$2.18) | C$1.27 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (C$90) | C$67 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$20) | C$31 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (C$4.67) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (C$113) | C$82 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (C$4.66) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (C$2.60) | C$3.72 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (C$4.05) | C$2.83 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (C$2.85) | C$3.09 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.66 (C$2.93) | C$2.46 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$21) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (C$40) | C$46 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (C$37) | C$26 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$176) | C$101 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (C$91) | C$85 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (C$4.54) | C$5.34 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.57 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £375 (C$659) | C$549 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (C$0.35) | C$1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (C$77) | C$35 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$16) | C$11 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,193
(£2,951)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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