Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (£10) | £15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (£5.76) | £5.50 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (£5.02) | £3.55 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (£1.51) | £0.87 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.89 (£2.27) | £2.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.63 (£3.28) | £1.64 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (£6) | £4.79 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.10 (£2.39) | £1.78 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.86 (£1.08) | £0.77 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.36 (£2.54) | £1.64 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£10) | £7 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.62 (£1.53) | £1.66 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.45 (£1.43) | £1.07 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,459 (£851) | £1,307 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,108 (£646) | £1,091 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$244 (£142) | £171 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,113 (£649) | £686 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$773 (£450) | £568 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$142 (£83) | £150 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$72 (£42) | £22 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$418 (£243) | £374 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (£77) | £107 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (£5.68) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$16 (£9) | £12 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (£41) | £67 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$53 (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (£70) | £60 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$118 (£69) | £64 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,428 (£14,824) | £17,989 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.21 (£0.71) | £1.21 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$66 (£38) | £60 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (£15) | £17 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (£5.65) | £2.94 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (£17) | £4.52 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$105 (£61) | £62 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (£4.09) | £2.74 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.64 (£2.70) | £1.30 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.75 (£2.77) | £3.47 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.48 (£1.45) | £1.52 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.00 (£1.75) | £1.66 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (£12) | £13 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (£27) | £31 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (£15) | £18 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$101 (£59) | £57 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (£59) | £56 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (£4.56) | £8 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.57 (£2.67) | £2.76 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.69 (£3.31) | £4.20 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$810 (£472) | £389 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.11 (£0.06) | £0.04 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (£37) | £37 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (£7) | £9 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 546 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 11% 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 £3,216
(C$5,517)
in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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