Cost of living in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stoke-on-Trent | 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) | £6.00 (C$11) | C$13 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.70 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (C$1.56) | C$2.41 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (C$4.92) | C$4.70 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 (C$3.48) | C$3.95 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.25 (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.61 (C$3.00) | C$4.85 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (C$1.47) | C$3.95 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (C$3.83) | C$3.50 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.62 (C$3.02) | C$2.68 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (C$1.85) | C$2.16 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stoke-on-Trent | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,430 (C$2,664) | C$2,300 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £928 (C$1,729) | C$1,599 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £249 (C$465) | C$120 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,104 (C$2,058) | C$1,347 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £764 (C$1,423) | C$985 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £143 (C$267) | C$69 | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 (C$54) | C$60 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £313 (C$583) | C$311 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (C$144) | C$140 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.67 (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stoke-on-Trent | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$126) | C$70 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £37 (C$69) | C$41 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (C$143) | C$105 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (C$90) | C$120 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stoke-on-Trent | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,757 (C$34,952) | C$24,609 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.38 (C$2.57) | C$1.69 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £61 (C$113) | C$60 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stoke-on-Trent | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.41 (C$4.49) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$16) | C$22 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £124 (C$231) | C$77 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.26 (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.32 (C$2.45) | C$4.17 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.34 (C$4.36) | C$4.59 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.84 (C$3.43) | C$3.11 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.39 (C$2.58) | C$3.02 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$18) | C$22 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stoke-on-Trent | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (C$49) | C$61 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (C$31) | C$27 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £85 (C$158) | C$118 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (C$103) | C$97 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$13) | C$12 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.85 (C$5.31) | C$4.71 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.34 (C$8) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £359 (C$669) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (C$0.29) | C$0.24 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £24 (C$45) | C$38 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (C$20) | C$13 | + 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 108 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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