- 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% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$14) | C$15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.67 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.94 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (C$1.27) | C$2.17 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (C$5.54) | C$4.84 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (C$4.80) | C$2.90 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.49 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (C$3.63) | C$4.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (C$1.56) | C$3.31 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (C$3.23) | C$3.07 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (C$3.43) | C$2.51 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.54 (C$0.96) | C$2.07 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (C$1,921) | C$1,576 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £721 (C$1,292) | C$1,122 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (C$283) | C$109 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £837 (C$1,500) | C$1,019 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £600 (C$1,076) | C$774 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (C$215) | C$66 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £17 (C$30) | C$40 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £366 (C$657) | C$377 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$98) | C$98 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (C$10) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
| 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) | £50 (C$90) | C$59 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (C$53) | C$40 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (C$99) | C$93 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (C$106) | C$92 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,667 (C$40,632) | C$22,749 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (C$2.22) | C$1.27 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £51 (C$92) | C$65 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$20) | C$31 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.65 (C$4.75) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (C$115) | C$96 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.65 (C$4.74) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (C$2.65) | C$3.72 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.30 (C$4.12) | C$2.83 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (C$2.91) | C$3.09 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.66 (C$2.98) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (C$41) | C$46 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (C$38) | C$26 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$179) | C$101 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (C$93) | C$87 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (C$11) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.58 (C$4.62) | C$5.53 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.57 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £375 (C$671) | C$549 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (C$0.36) | C$1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (C$78) | C$35 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$17) | C$10 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,001
(£2,790)
in Southend-on-Sea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,300
in Abbotsford.
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