Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.65 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (C$1.28) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.75 (C$4.84) | C$4.18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (C$3.38) | C$3.04 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.41 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (C$3.34) | C$4.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (C$1.43) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.16 (C$3.81) | C$3.41 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (C$3.38) | C$2.48 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.74 (C$1.31) | C$1.93 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,367 (C$2,410) | C$2,136 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £832 (C$1,466) | C$1,241 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £164 (C$288) | C$133 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,029 (C$1,814) | C$1,120 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £915 (C$1,613) | C$806 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £156 (C$275) | C$66 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £340 (C$599) | C$311 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £71 (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.36 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £49 (C$86) | C$60 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (C$57) | C$39 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (C$94) | C$98 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £55 (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,837 (C$40,268) | C$22,935 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (C$2.17) | C$1.39 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$105) | C$67 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.90 (C$5.11) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$132) | C$77 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.74 (C$4.84) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 (C$2.38) | C$3.85 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.57 (C$4.54) | C$4.28 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (C$3.18) | C$3.11 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| 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$41) | C$52 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (C$39) | C$26 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$176) | C$117 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$95) | C$96 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 (C$4.67) | C$5.42 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £295 (C$520) | C$647 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (C$0.35) | C$0.83 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$62) | C$35 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$16) | C$11 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,039 (£3,992) in Southend-on-Sea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Abbotsford.
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