Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 18% 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$15) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.63 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.34 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (C$1.12) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (C$4.30) | C$4.18 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (C$3.11) | C$3.17 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.26 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (C$3.04) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (C$1.28) | C$3.76 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.17 (C$3.48) | C$3.41 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.98 (C$3.17) | C$2.48 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.74 (C$1.19) | C$1.93 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 11% 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$2,136 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,233 | - | |
| 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$1,120 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$805 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £329 (C$527) | C$311 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £68 (C$109) | C$97 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.49 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$25 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 15% 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$82) | C$60 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £53 (C$85) | C$98 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (C$86) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 33% 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$2.51) | C$1.40 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$95) | C$67 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than 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$4.92) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$120) | C$77 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.81 (C$4.51) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.30 (C$2.09) | C$3.85 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.69 (C$4.31) | C$4.33 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.91 (C$3.06) | C$3.16 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 (C$2.53) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| 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$38) | C$51 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (C$38) | C$27 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$160) | C$135 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$90) | C$96 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.70 (C$4.32) | C$5.42 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.06 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £296 (C$474) | C$647 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$56) | C$37 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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