Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (£12) | £12 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (£6) | £5.43 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£3.87) | £3.30 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.54 (£1.47) | £0.93 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.95 (£2.29) | £2.39 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.50 (£2.61) | £1.96 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (£6) | £3.47 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.70 (£2.14) | £1.71 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.89 (£1.09) | £1.30 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (£2.33) | £2.12 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (£11) | £7 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.41 (£1.40) | £1.64 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.59 (£1.50) | £1.11 | + 36% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,585 (£917) | £1,100 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,071 (£620) | £868 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$229 (£133) | £170 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,130 (£654) | £659 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$843 (£488) | £621 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$156 (£90) | £126 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$79 (£46) | £21 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$377 (£218) | £386 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (£91) | £107 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (£5.18) | £6 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (£10) | £12 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (£41) | £62 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$60 (£35) | £30 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (£68) | £66 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$124 (£72) | £69 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,886 (£15,566) | £18,131 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (£0.71) | £1.24 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 (£37) | £65 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$26 (£15) | £15 | - 2% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (£5.50) | £2.95 | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (£12) | £4.55 | + 174% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (£43) | £62 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (£4.21) | £2.75 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.96 (£2.87) | £1.30 | + 120% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.31 (£3.07) | £3.71 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.57 (£1.49) | £1.73 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (£1.58) | £1.64 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (£11) | £13 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (£27) | £33 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (£15) | £18 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$131 (£76) | £66 | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (£53) | £58 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (£4.59) | £8 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.59 (£2.66) | £2.90 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (£3.58) | £3.86 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$757 (£438) | £389 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.25 (£0.15) | £0.10 | + 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (£38) | £36 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (£8) | £9 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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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 £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,920 (C$5,043) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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