- Cost of Living
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- York
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in York, United Kingdom compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.50 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (C$1.37) | C$2.05 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.74 (C$3.05) | C$4.81 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (C$3.51) | C$2.90 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.45 (C$4.29) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.58 (C$2.77) | C$4.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.84 (C$3.22) | C$3.34 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (C$3.65) | C$3.36 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £4.75 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.83 (C$3.21) | C$2.41 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (C$1.88) | C$2.01 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,450 (C$2,541) | C$1,651 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,250 (C$2,191) | C$1,142 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £122 (C$213) | C$102 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (C$1,052) | C$1,038 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £642 (C$1,125) | C$779 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £61 (C$107) | C$66 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (C$32) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £311 (C$544) | C$351 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £93 (C$163) | C$86 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (C$20) | C$22 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (C$117) | C$59 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £37 (C$64) | C$40 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £41 (C$72) | C$93 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £33 (C$58) | C$92 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,000 (C$31,546) | C$22,749 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (C$2.44) | C$1.27 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (C$70) | C$67 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (C$21) | C$31 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.60 (C$4.55) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £30 (C$52) | C$82 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.16 (C$5.54) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (C$3.07) | C$3.72 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.30 (C$5.79) | C$2.83 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (C$2.95) | C$3.09 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (C$3.21) | C$2.46 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 (C$37) | C$46 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (C$139) | C$101 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £41 (C$71) | C$85 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.33 (C$4.08) | C$5.34 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.72 (C$4.77) | C$5.67 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £285 (C$499) | C$549 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (C$0.42) | C$1.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (C$66) | C$35 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$13) | C$11 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 465 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$4,969
(£2,835)
in York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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