- 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 | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 2% more expensive 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) | £4.67 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (C$1.18) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (C$5.13) | C$4.13 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (C$4.45) | C$2.54 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (C$3.36) | C$3.55 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (C$1.45) | C$3.02 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (C$2.99) | C$2.26 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (C$2.98) | C$2.18 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (C$0.89) | C$1.87 | - 52% | |
| 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 | £1,072 (C$1,779) | C$1,186 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (C$1,196) | C$982 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (C$262) | C$104 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £692 (C$1,149) | C$919 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (C$996) | C$695 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (C$199) | C$64 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £16 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £369 (C$613) | C$393 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$92) | C$111 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (C$83) | C$61 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £42 (C$69) | C$95 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (C$98) | C$87 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,399 (C$35,520) | C$23,851 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (C$2.08) | C$1.19 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (C$135) | C$47 | + 184% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (C$4.40) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (C$107) | C$85 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (C$4.39) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (C$2.46) | C$2.88 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (C$3.82) | C$3.82 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (C$2.69) | C$3.16 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.42 (C$2.35) | C$2.53 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (C$34) | C$45 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £105 (C$174) | C$84 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (C$102) | C$89 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.60 (C$4.32) | C$5.72 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.48 (C$5.77) | C$5.43 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £320 (C$531) | C$850 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (C$0.36) | C$1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (C$66) | C$34 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 188 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,714
(£2,840)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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