Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oxford (United Kingdom) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £12 (C$20) | C$15 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.81 (C$10) | C$9 | 11% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.14 (C$5.49) | C$5.74 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.89 (C$1.56) | C$2.61 | 40% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.71 (C$4.72) | C$3.53 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.72 (C$2.99) | C$3.57 | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £3.53 (C$6) | C$9 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £2.05 (C$3.57) | C$4.00 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £1.30 (C$2.28) | C$3.05 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.85 (C$3.23) | 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$2.81) | C$2.41 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.90 (C$1.57) | C$2.23 | 30% |
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oxford (United Kingdom) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,827 (C$3,188) | C$1,996 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,421 (C$2,480) | C$1,244 | 99% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £125 (C$218) | C$220 | 1% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,148 (C$2,003) | C$1,346 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £929 (C$1,621) | C$1,009 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £72 (C$126) | C$119 | 6% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £22 (C$38) | C$58 | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £376 (C$656) | C$467 | 41% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £58 (C$101) | C$171 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £7 (C$13) | C$13 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £13 (C$23) | C$22 | 4% |
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oxford (United Kingdom) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £68 (C$119) | C$63 | 90% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £33 (C$57) | C$38 | 51% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £63 (C$111) | C$98 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £77 (C$135) | C$100 | 34% |
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oxford (United Kingdom) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £21,931 (C$38,276) | C$23,254 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.25 (C$2.18) | C$1.23 | 78% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £55 (C$97) | C$67 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £24 (C$42) | C$21 | 104% |
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oxford (United Kingdom) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.31 (C$5.78) | C$10 | 42% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £8 (C$14) | C$16 | 10% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £103 (C$180) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £4.10 (C$7) | C$9 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.62 (C$2.82) | C$4.39 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £2.80 (C$4.89) | C$5.50 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £2.06 (C$3.60) | C$3.15 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.82 (C$3.18) | C$2.35 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £15 (C$26) | C$17 | 53% |
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Oxford (United Kingdom) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £37 (C$64) | C$47 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £22 (C$38) | C$26 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £87 (C$153) | C$96 | 60% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £56 (C$98) | C$86 | 14% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £8 (C$14) | C$8 | 87% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.78 (C$4.86) | C$4.75 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £4.49 (C$8) | C$7 | 18% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £420 (C$734) | C$544 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.17 (C$0.29) | C$0.51 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £40 (C$70) | C$51 | 37% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £10 (C$17) | C$12 | 38% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,470 (£4,280) in Oxford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Kingston.