Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.65 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.17 (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (C$1.29) | C$2.74 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.75 (C$4.89) | C$4.07 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (C$3.41) | C$4.50 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.41 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.89 (C$3.37) | C$3.98 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (C$1.44) | C$1.97 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.16 (C$3.85) | C$4.40 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (C$13) | C$18 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (C$3.41) | C$2.52 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.74 (C$1.32) | C$2.54 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,367 (C$2,435) | C$1,585 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £832 (C$1,481) | C$1,071 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £164 (C$291) | C$229 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,029 (C$1,833) | C$1,130 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £915 (C$1,629) | C$843 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £156 (C$278) | C$156 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £19 (C$35) | C$79 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £340 (C$605) | C$377 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £71 (C$127) | C$156 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.36 (C$10) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £49 (C$87) | C$72 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (C$57) | C$60 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (C$95) | C$118 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £55 (C$97) | C$124 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,837 (C$40,676) | C$26,886 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (C$2.19) | C$1.22 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (C$106) | C$63 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.90 (C$5.17) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$15) | C$21 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$134) | C$75 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.74 (C$4.88) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.35 (C$2.41) | C$4.96 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.57 (C$4.58) | C$5.31 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (C$3.21) | C$2.57 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (C$2.66) | C$2.73 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (C$19) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (C$41) | C$47 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (C$39) | C$27 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$178) | C$131 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$96) | C$91 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.65 (C$4.72) | C$4.59 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.79 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £295 (C$525) | C$757 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (C$0.36) | C$0.17 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,861 (£3,291) in Southend-on-Sea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,000 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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