Cost of living in Greater Sudbury (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Greater Sudbury (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Greater Sudbury | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (£10) | £15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (£7) | £5.39 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.83 (£3.51) | £2.54 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.69 (£1.62) | £1.13 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.43 (£2.07) | £2.28 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.62 (£2.18) | £1.79 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (£4.89) | £2.69 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.54 (£2.13) | £1.84 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.74 (£1.05) | £0.85 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (£1.69) | £1.60 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£10) | £7 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (£1.52) | £1.61 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.02 (£1.22) | £1.12 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Greater Sudbury (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Greater Sudbury | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,883 (£1,136) | £1,159 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,332 (£804) | £904 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$203 (£122) | £297 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,213 (£732) | £569 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$840 (£507) | £453 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (£75) | £125 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$56 (£34) | £25 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$498 (£300) | £386 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$166 (£100) | £110 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (£4.93) | £7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (£15) | £12 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Greater Sudbury (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Greater Sudbury | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$56 (£34) | £44 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$36 (£22) | £26 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$119 (£72) | £54 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$114 (£69) | £74 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Greater Sudbury (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Greater Sudbury | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,163 (£14,577) | £24,333 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.35 (£0.81) | £1.62 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$82 (£50) | £89 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Greater Sudbury (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Greater Sudbury | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (£5.44) | £3.03 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (£5.49) | £2.75 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.07 (£2.45) | £1.32 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.85 (£2.32) | £3.71 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$1.67 (£1.01) | £1.73 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.51 (£1.51) | £1.61 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (£13) | £13 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Greater Sudbury (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Greater Sudbury | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 (£34) | £31 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$21 (£13) | £15 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$67 (£40) | £62 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$99 (£60) | £50 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (£4.04) | £8 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.61 (£2.17) | £2.86 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.22 (£3.15) | £3.20 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.09 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$41 (£25) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (£8) | £13 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 104 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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