Cost of living in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £8 (C$13) | C$20 | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.23 (C$9) | C$10 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.62 (C$6) | C$5.78 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.80 (C$1.41) | C$1.98 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.65 (C$4.66) | C$4.18 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £2.01 (C$3.54) | C$3.04 | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £5.55 (C$10) | C$10 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.78 (C$3.13) | C$4.24 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.77 (C$1.36) | C$3.76 | 64% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.67 (C$2.94) | C$3.41 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £7 (C$12) | C$19 | 36% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.70 (C$2.99) | C$2.48 | 21% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.70 (C$1.24) | C$1.93 | 36% |
| Housing in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,356 (C$2,384) | C$2,136 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £888 (C$1,561) | C$1,241 | 26% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £188 (C$331) | C$133 | 148% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £862 (C$1,516) | C$1,120 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £904 (C$1,588) | C$806 | 97% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £60 (C$106) | C$66 | 59% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £20 (C$34) | C$54 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £353 (C$621) | C$311 | 99% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £77 (C$135) | C$97 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £7 (C$12) | C$10 | 18% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £10 (C$18) | C$25 | 29% |
| Clothes in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £71 (C$124) | C$60 | 105% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £35 (C$62) | C$39 | 58% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £63 (C$111) | C$98 | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £52 (C$92) | C$117 | 22% |
| Transportation in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £18,006 (C$31,644) | C$22,942 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.23 (C$2.17) | C$1.39 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £61 (C$108) | C$67 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £12 (C$21) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £2.92 (C$5.14) | C$8 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £8 (C$14) | C$22 | 36% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £129 (C$226) | C$77 | 194% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.07 (C$5.40) | C$6 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.38 (C$2.42) | C$3.85 | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £2.30 (C$4.03) | C$4.28 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.70 (C$2.99) | C$3.11 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.15 (C$2.03) | C$2.46 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £10 (C$17) | C$20 | 16% |
| Entertainment in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £22 (C$38) | C$52 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £16 (C$28) | C$26 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £82 (C$143) | C$117 | 22% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £56 (C$98) | C$96 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £7 (C$12) | C$9 | 26% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.75 (C$4.83) | C$5.42 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £3.33 (C$5.86) | C$7 | 12% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £288 (C$506) | C$647 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.16 (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £20 (C$35) | C$35 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £10 (C$17) | C$11 | 56% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,104 (£4,042) in Stoke-on-Trent to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.