- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- York
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in York, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (C$12) | C$14 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.50 (C$7) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (C$5.95) | C$5.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.67 (C$1.12) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 (C$2.90) | C$4.13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (C$3.33) | C$2.54 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.45 (C$4.08) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.58 (C$2.63) | C$3.55 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (C$3.06) | C$3.02 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (C$3.46) | C$2.26 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.75 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.72 (C$2.87) | C$2.18 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (C$1.78) | C$1.87 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,450 (C$2,413) | C$1,186 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,250 (C$2,081) | C$982 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (C$203) | C$104 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (C$999) | C$919 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £642 (C$1,068) | C$695 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £61 (C$101) | C$64 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £296 (C$493) | C$393 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (C$152) | C$111 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.91 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$19) | C$25 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (C$111) | C$61 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (C$61) | C$41 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £41 (C$68) | C$95 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £33 (C$55) | C$87 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,000 (C$29,960) | C$23,851 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (C$2.31) | C$1.19 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (C$67) | C$47 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.25 (C$3.74) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £29 (C$48) | C$85 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.23 (C$5.38) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (C$2.91) | C$2.88 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.17 (C$5.27) | C$3.82 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.66 (C$2.76) | C$3.16 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.79 (C$2.98) | C$2.53 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$17) | C$19 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 (C$34) | C$45 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £75 (C$124) | C$84 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £41 (C$68) | C$89 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.33 (C$3.88) | C$5.72 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.72 (C$4.53) | C$5.43 | - 17% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £347 (C$578) | C$850 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (C$0.40) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (C$62) | C$34 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,181
(£2,512)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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