Cost of living in York, United Kingdom vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.57 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.51 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.79 (C$1.35) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.43 (C$4.17) | C$4.18 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.25 (C$3.86) | C$3.04 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.25 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.90 (C$3.27) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.67 (C$1.14) | C$3.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.09 (C$3.59) | C$3.41 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (C$3.35) | C$2.48 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.73 (C$1.25) | C$1.93 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,384 (C$2,378) | C$2,136 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £836 (C$1,437) | C$1,241 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (C$242) | C$133 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £955 (C$1,642) | C$1,120 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,478 (C$2,540) | C$806 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £80 (C$137) | C$66 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (C$41) | C$54 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £299 (C$515) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (C$170) | C$97 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$21) | C$25 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (C$100) | C$60 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (C$53) | C$39 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £64 (C$111) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £59 (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,740 (C$30,492) | C$22,935 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (C$2.07) | C$1.39 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £53 (C$91) | C$67 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.00 (C$5.16) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £63 (C$108) | C$77 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.19 (C$5.48) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (C$2.82) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.29 (C$5.66) | C$4.28 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.71 (C$2.93) | C$3.11 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.88 (C$3.23) | C$2.46 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$19) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (C$48) | C$52 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.83 (C$4.86) | C$5.42 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.14 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £347 (C$597) | C$647 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$59) | C$35 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$15) | C$11 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 229 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,891 (£4,591) in York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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