Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (£10) | £9 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (£5.79) | £5.52 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (£5.05) | £3.55 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.57 (£1.50) | £0.87 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (£2.34) | £2.16 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.63 (£3.29) | £1.64 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (£6) | £4.80 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.10 (£2.40) | £1.78 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.91 (£1.12) | £0.76 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.36 (£2.55) | £2.20 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£10) | £7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.62 (£1.53) | £1.67 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.45 (£1.43) | £1.07 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,459 (£855) | £1,088 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,108 (£649) | £985 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$244 (£143) | £171 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,113 (£652) | £1,129 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$773 (£453) | £665 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$142 (£83) | £104 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$72 (£42) | £21 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$412 (£241) | £374 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (£77) | £107 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (£5.71) | £6 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 (£10) | £12 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (£41) | £59 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$53 (£31) | £30 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (£71) | £76 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$118 (£69) | £65 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,428 (£14,893) | £17,783 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (£0.71) | £1.21 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$66 (£39) | £58 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (£15) | £17 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (£5.67) | £2.95 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (£17) | £4.55 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$105 (£61) | £62 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (£4.11) | £2.75 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.64 (£2.71) | £1.30 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.75 (£2.78) | £3.47 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.48 (£1.46) | £1.52 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.00 (£1.76) | £1.65 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (£12) | £13 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$48 (£28) | £31 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (£15) | £21 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$101 (£59) | £58 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (£58) | £55 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (£4.72) | £8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.50 (£2.64) | £2.82 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.85 (£3.43) | £4.19 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$810 (£474) | £389 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.11 (£0.06) | £0.10 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (£37) | £35 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (£8) | £9 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 545 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,265
(C$5,575)
in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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