Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.48 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.68 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (C$1.32) | C$1.85 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.09 (C$3.61) | C$4.50 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.63 (C$2.82) | C$3.04 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.39 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.69 (C$2.91) | C$4.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.83 (C$1.44) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.64 (C$2.82) | C$3.41 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$12) | C$18 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.73 (C$2.98) | C$2.48 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (C$1.20) | C$1.93 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,112 (C$1,920) | C$2,136 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £759 (C$1,310) | C$1,241 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £190 (C$327) | C$133 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £987 (C$1,704) | C$1,120 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £474 (C$819) | C$806 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £77 (C$133) | C$66 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £16 (C$28) | C$50 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £367 (C$633) | C$322 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (C$135) | C$96 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.41 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (C$100) | C$61 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (C$56) | C$38 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (C$109) | C$96 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (C$84) | C$112 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,900 (C$32,634) | C$22,935 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (C$2.06) | C$1.39 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 (C$96) | C$67 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.23 (C$5.58) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £120 (C$207) | C$77 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.68 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.21 (C$2.09) | C$3.78 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.98 (C$5.15) | C$4.28 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 (C$2.79) | C$3.11 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.29 (C$2.22) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (C$16) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (C$33) | C$50 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (C$24) | C$27 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £59 (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (C$85) | C$94 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.66 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.82 (C$4.88) | C$5.25 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.12 (C$5.38) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £349 (C$603) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (C$52) | C$36 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$15) | C$11 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 152 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,442 (£3,731) in Swansea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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