Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom vs Kingston, Canada
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (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 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.81 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.14 (C$5.44) | C$5.74 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (C$1.54) | C$2.61 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.71 (C$4.69) | C$3.53 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.72 (C$2.97) | C$3.57 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.53 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (C$3.54) | C$4.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.30 (C$2.26) | C$3.05 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.85 (C$3.20) | C$4.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (C$2.79) | C$2.41 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (C$1.56) | C$2.23 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,827 (C$3,163) | C$1,996 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,421 (C$2,460) | C$1,244 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £125 (C$216) | C$220 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (C$1,987) | C$1,346 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £929 (C$1,608) | C$1,009 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £72 (C$125) | C$119 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$38) | C$58 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (C$651) | C$467 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (C$100) | C$171 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$13 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (C$22) | C$22 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (C$118) | C$63 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$56) | C$38 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (C$110) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (C$134) | C$100 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,931 (C$37,974) | C$23,254 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (C$2.17) | C$1.23 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (C$96) | C$67 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £24 (C$42) | C$21 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (C$179) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.10 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 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.) | £2.80 (C$4.85) | C$5.50 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (C$3.57) | C$3.15 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (C$3.15) | C$2.35 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$26) | C$17 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (C$63) | C$47 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (C$38) | C$26 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (C$151) | C$96 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (C$97) | C$86 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$14) | C$8 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.78 (C$4.82) | C$4.75 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £420 (C$728) | C$544 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (C$0.29) | C$0.51 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (C$70) | C$51 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$12 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 116 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,295 (£4,790) in Oxford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Kingston.
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