- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Swansea
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$14) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (C$5.93) | C$5.69 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (C$1.53) | C$2.05 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (C$3.67) | C$4.81 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (C$3.16) | C$2.90 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (C$2.89) | C$4.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (C$1.93) | C$3.34 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (C$2.78) | C$3.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (C$2.94) | C$2.41 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (C$1.23) | C$2.01 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (C$1,505) | C$1,651 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (C$2,043) | C$1,142 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (C$280) | C$102 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (C$1,759) | C$1,038 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £446 (C$769) | C$779 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (C$194) | C$66 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (C$22) | C$39 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (C$657) | C$351 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (C$137) | C$86 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (C$109) | C$59 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (C$57) | C$40 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (C$117) | C$93 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (C$82) | C$92 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (C$34,001) | C$22,749 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (C$2.06) | C$1.27 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (C$90) | C$65 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$19) | C$31 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (C$5.61) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (C$1.72) | C$20 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (C$172) | C$96 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (C$1.97) | C$3.72 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (C$5.77) | C$2.83 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (C$3.44) | C$3.09 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (C$2.29) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (C$34) | C$46 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (C$109) | C$101 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (C$90) | C$85 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (C$4.35) | C$5.34 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (C$5.12) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (C$50) | C$35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$14) | C$11 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 384 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,904
(£3,423)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,500
in Abbotsford.
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