- 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 | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$13) | C$14 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (C$8) | C$6 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (C$1.16) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (C$5.04) | C$4.08 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (C$4.37) | C$2.62 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (C$3.30) | C$3.73 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (C$1.42) | C$2.90 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (C$2.94) | C$2.89 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$12) | C$16 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (C$2.93) | C$2.31 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (C$0.87) | C$1.76 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (C$1,748) | C$1,186 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (C$1,176) | C$982 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (C$258) | C$117 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £692 (C$1,129) | C$919 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £925 (C$1,508) | C$695 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (C$196) | C$64 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £16 (C$26) | C$39 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £369 (C$602) | C$392 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$90) | C$111 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$16) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (C$82) | C$61 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (C$48) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £42 (C$68) | C$95 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (C$97) | C$87 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,399 (C$34,900) | C$22,684 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (C$2.04) | C$1.19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (C$133) | C$47 | + 179% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (C$4.32) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (C$105) | C$85 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (C$4.31) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (C$2.41) | C$3.90 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (C$3.75) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (C$2.64) | C$3.21 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.42 (C$2.31) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$19) | C$19 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (C$33) | C$43 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$33) | C$27 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £105 (C$171) | C$84 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.60 (C$4.25) | C$5.44 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.48 (C$5.67) | C$5.57 | + 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £227 (C$371) | C$141 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (C$0.35) | C$2.00 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (C$65) | C$34 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| 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 143 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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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$3,850
(£2,361)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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