Cost of living in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth (United Kingdom) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £10 (C$17) | C$17 | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.38 (C$9) | C$12 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.97 (C$7) | C$7 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.70 (C$1.23) | C$2.43 | 49% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.66 (C$4.67) | C$3.97 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £3.09 (C$5.43) | C$2.82 | 92% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £4.81 (C$8) | C$13 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.98 (C$3.48) | C$3.21 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.96 (C$1.69) | C$1.89 | 11% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £2.04 (C$3.58) | C$3.29 | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £7 (C$13) | C$19 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.90 (C$3.35) | C$2.64 | 27% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.81 (C$1.43) | C$2.63 | 46% |
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Portsmouth (United Kingdom) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,132 (C$1,990) | C$2,191 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,002 (C$1,761) | C$1,799 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £122 (C$215) | C$209 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £726 (C$1,275) | C$1,579 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,382 (C$2,428) | C$1,147 | 112% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £108 (C$189) | C$78 | 142% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £22 (C$39) | C$64 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £371 (C$652) | C$464 | 41% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £78 (C$137) | C$152 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £10 (C$17) | C$13 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £11 (C$19) | C$26 | 27% |
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Portsmouth (United Kingdom) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £66 (C$116) | C$76 | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £31 (C$55) | C$83 | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £63 (C$112) | C$122 | 9% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £58 (C$101) | C$129 | 21% |
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Portsmouth (United Kingdom) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £19,626 (C$34,491) | C$21,915 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.19 (C$2.08) | C$1.24 | 68% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £56 (C$99) | C$67 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £8 (C$14) | C$23 | 37% |
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Portsmouth (United Kingdom) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.61 (C$6) | C$11 | 42% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £8 (C$14) | C$21 | 31% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £90 (C$159) | C$103 | 55% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £2.71 (C$4.75) | C$8 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.59 (C$2.79) | C$5.11 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £3.20 (C$5.63) | C$7 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.88 (C$3.31) | C$5.33 | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.77 (C$3.11) | C$2.48 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £13 (C$23) | C$25 | 8% |
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Portsmouth (United Kingdom) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £27 (C$47) | C$52 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £18 (C$32) | C$26 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £61 (C$108) | C$124 | 13% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £60 (C$105) | C$87 | 21% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £7 (C$12) | C$10 | 29% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.91 (C$5.11) | C$5.39 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £4.34 (C$8) | C$7 | 10% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £446 (C$784) | C$610 | 29% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.17 (C$0.29) | C$0.40 | 27% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £27 (C$47) | C$54 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £10 (C$17) | C$12 | 48% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,894 (£3,923) in Portsmouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Kelowna.