- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- York
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in York, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (C$13) | C$15 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.50 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (C$1.51) | C$2.17 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 (C$3.12) | C$4.84 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (C$3.59) | C$2.90 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.45 (C$4.39) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.58 (C$2.83) | C$4.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (C$3.30) | C$3.31 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (C$3.73) | C$3.07 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.75 (C$9) | C$16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.83 (C$3.29) | C$2.51 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (C$1.92) | C$2.07 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,450 (C$2,599) | C$1,576 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,250 (C$2,241) | C$1,122 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (C$218) | C$109 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (C$1,076) | C$1,019 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £642 (C$1,150) | C$774 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £61 (C$109) | C$66 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (C$32) | C$40 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £296 (C$531) | C$377 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (C$163) | C$98 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.91 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$20) | C$23 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (C$120) | C$59 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (C$66) | C$40 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £41 (C$73) | C$93 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £33 (C$60) | C$92 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,000 (C$32,266) | C$22,749 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (C$2.49) | C$1.27 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (C$72) | C$65 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$30) | C$31 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.25 (C$4.02) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £35 (C$62) | C$96 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.23 (C$5.80) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.88 (C$3.36) | C$3.72 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.17 (C$5.68) | C$2.83 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.66 (C$2.98) | C$3.09 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.79 (C$3.21) | C$2.46 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$19) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (C$35) | C$46 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$26) | C$26 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £77 (C$137) | C$101 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £41 (C$73) | C$87 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.33 (C$4.18) | C$5.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.72 (C$4.88) | C$5.67 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £246 (C$442) | C$549 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (C$0.43) | C$1.04 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (C$67) | C$35 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$14) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 350 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,312
(£2,963)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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