- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- York
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in York, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (C$12) | C$14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.50 (C$8) | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.67 (C$1.16) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 (C$3.00) | C$4.08 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (C$3.45) | C$2.62 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.45 (C$4.22) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.58 (C$2.72) | C$3.73 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (C$3.17) | C$2.90 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (C$3.59) | C$2.89 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.75 (C$8) | C$16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.75 (C$3.02) | C$2.31 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (C$1.84) | C$1.76 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,450 (C$2,500) | C$1,145 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,250 (C$2,155) | C$990 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (C$210) | C$117 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (C$1,034) | C$919 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £642 (C$1,106) | C$695 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £61 (C$105) | C$64 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (C$31) | C$39 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £296 (C$510) | C$392 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (C$156) | C$111 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$19) | C$26 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (C$115) | C$61 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (C$63) | C$41 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £41 (C$71) | C$95 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £33 (C$57) | C$87 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,000 (C$31,030) | C$22,684 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (C$2.40) | C$1.19 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (C$69) | C$47 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.69 (C$4.63) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.30 (C$5.69) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.88 (C$3.24) | C$3.90 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.69 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (C$3.09) | C$3.21 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.98 (C$3.41) | C$2.46 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$17) | C$19 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (C$34) | C$43 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$25) | C$27 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £70 (C$121) | C$84 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £41 (C$70) | C$93 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.33 (C$4.02) | C$5.44 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.72 (C$4.69) | C$5.57 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £131 (C$226) | C$141 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (C$0.41) | C$2.00 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (C$65) | C$34 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 186 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2017.
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Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,957
(£2,295)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,750
in Abbotsford.
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