Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 15% 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$16) | C$22 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.39 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (C$1.38) | C$1.97 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.00 (C$4.96) | C$4.31 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 (C$3.45) | C$3.89 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.12 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (C$3.14) | C$4.59 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (C$1.32) | C$3.65 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.17 (C$3.59) | C$3.41 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.12 (C$3.49) | C$2.55 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (C$1.54) | C$2.11 | - 27% | |
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$2,291 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,332 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$124 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,235 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$875 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$68 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | £329 (C$543) | C$311 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £68 (C$113) | C$140 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.49 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £51 (C$84) | C$57 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (C$52) | C$41 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £53 (C$88) | C$105 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (C$89) | C$117 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 39% 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$22,942 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.57 (C$2.59) | C$1.66 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £64 (C$106) | C$67 | + 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.07 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$124) | C$77 | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.81 (C$4.65) | C$6 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.30 (C$2.15) | C$4.17 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.69 (C$4.45) | C$4.59 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.91 (C$3.15) | C$3.11 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 (C$2.61) | C$2.78 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$18) | C$20 | - 12% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Southend-on-Sea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (C$39) | C$53 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £24 (C$39) | C$26 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$165) | C$135 | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$93) | C$96 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.70 (C$4.45) | C$4.71 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.06 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £296 (C$488) | C$647 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$57) | C$37 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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