Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 13% 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$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 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.60 (£1.52) | £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 | 100% |
| 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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 17% cheaper than 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$1,459 (£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 (£451) | £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 (£244) | £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 (£5.69) | £7 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$16 (£9) | £12 | 27% |
| Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 31% 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$25,428 (£14,831) | £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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 25% 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$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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 (£3.32) | £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 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$63 (£37) | £37 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$13 (£7) | £9 | 12% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,394
(C$5,819)
in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.