- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Swansea
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (C$14) | C$14 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (C$8) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.03 (C$1.73) | C$2.38 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (C$3.47) | C$4.08 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (C$2.67) | C$2.62 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.38 (C$2.32) | C$3.73 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (C$2.09) | C$2.90 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (C$2.53) | C$2.89 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$16 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (C$2.94) | C$2.31 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (C$1.20) | C$1.76 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £921 (C$1,556) | C$1,186 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (C$2,349) | C$982 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (C$254) | C$117 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,167 (C$1,973) | C$919 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (C$827) | C$695 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (C$267) | C$64 | + 316% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (C$19) | C$39 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £375 (C$634) | C$392 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (C$123) | C$111 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (C$108) | C$61 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (C$54) | C$41 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (C$103) | C$95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (C$76) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,250 (C$30,844) | C$22,684 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (C$2.11) | C$1.19 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (C$81) | C$47 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (C$5.49) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (C$169) | C$85 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (C$5.92) | C$7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (C$1.93) | C$3.90 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.13 (C$5.30) | C$3.90 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (C$3.37) | C$3.21 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (C$2.20) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$15) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (C$32) | C$43 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (C$24) | C$27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (C$107) | C$84 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$92) | C$93 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (C$4.26) | C$5.44 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (C$5.13) | C$5.57 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £133 (C$224) | C$141 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (C$0.17) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (C$56) | C$34 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 119 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,478
(£2,058)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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