Cost of living in Ipswich, United Kingdom vs Kingston, Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$20) | C$15 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.83 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.99 (C$7) | C$5.74 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (C$1.32) | C$2.61 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.26 (C$3.91) | C$3.53 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (C$3.96) | C$3.57 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.77 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (C$3.07) | C$4.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.75 (C$1.30) | C$3.05 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (C$3.27) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.84 (C$3.19) | C$2.41 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (C$1.76) | C$2.23 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,116 (C$1,931) | C$1,996 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,045 (C$1,809) | C$1,244 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 (C$214) | C$220 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £679 (C$1,175) | C$1,346 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £588 (C$1,019) | C$1,009 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (C$167) | C$119 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$38) | C$58 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £345 (C$598) | C$467 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £95 (C$165) | C$171 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.71 (C$10) | C$13 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (C$17) | C$22 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (C$100) | C$63 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (C$60) | C$38 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (C$104) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £57 (C$98) | C$100 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,709 (C$35,846) | C$23,254 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (C$2.04) | C$1.23 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £49 (C$84) | C$67 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (C$26) | C$21 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.35 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (C$130) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (C$5.58) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (C$2.80) | C$4.39 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.77 (C$7) | C$5.50 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 (C$3.34) | C$3.15 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.91 (C$3.31) | C$2.35 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$20) | C$17 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (C$58) | C$47 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$33) | C$26 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £36 (C$63) | C$96 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (C$101) | C$86 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (C$5.52) | C$4.75 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.12 (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £299 (C$518) | C$544 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (C$0.36) | C$0.51 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (C$50) | C$51 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$15) | C$12 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 63 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,153 (£3,555) in Ipswich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,700 in Kingston.
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