Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 (£5.17) | £6 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$18 (£10) | £12 | 17% |
| Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$26,886 (£15,565) | £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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,282 (C$5,670) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.