Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Southend-on-Sea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (C$18) | C$23 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (C$11) | C$13 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.39 (C$8) | C$6 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (C$1.56) | C$2.41 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 (C$5.60) | C$4.70 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 (C$3.89) | C$3.95 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.12 (C$10) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (C$3.54) | C$4.85 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (C$1.49) | C$3.95 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.17 (C$4.05) | C$3.50 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.12 (C$3.94) | C$2.68 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (C$1.73) | C$2.16 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Southend-on-Sea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,599 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$120 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,347 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$985 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$69 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (C$36) | C$60 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £329 (C$613) | C$311 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £68 (C$127) | C$140 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.49 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$19) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Southend-on-Sea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £51 (C$95) | C$70 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (C$58) | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £53 (C$99) | C$105 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (C$100) | C$120 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Southend-on-Sea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$24,609 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.57 (C$2.92) | C$1.69 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £79 (C$148) | C$60 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Southend-on-Sea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.07 (C$5.73) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$16) | C$22 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$140) | C$77 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.81 (C$5.24) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.30 (C$2.43) | C$4.17 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.69 (C$5.02) | C$4.59 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.91 (C$3.56) | C$3.11 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 (C$2.94) | C$3.02 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$20) | C$22 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Southend-on-Sea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (C$44) | C$61 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (C$44) | C$27 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$186) | C$118 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$104) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$15) | C$12 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.70 (C$5.03) | C$4.71 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.38 (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £296 (C$551) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$65) | C$38 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$13 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 72 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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