Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs London, Ontario, Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (C$11) | C$11 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.41 (C$5.88) | C$5.68 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (C$1.61) | C$2.15 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.85 (C$4.91) | C$3.61 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 (C$3.23) | C$4.97 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.36 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (C$3.44) | C$3.55 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (C$1.34) | C$2.12 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (C$3.11) | C$2.96 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (C$17) | C$17 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (C$3.51) | C$2.30 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (C$1.87) | C$1.80 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 86% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,501 (C$4,314) | C$1,771 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,805 (C$3,112) | C$1,338 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £143 (C$247) | C$155 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,807 (C$3,116) | C$1,279 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 (C$2,222) | C$887 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £85 (C$147) | C$139 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$38) | C$49 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £317 (C$547) | C$313 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (C$144) | C$121 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$10) | C$12 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (C$23) | C$28 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (C$138) | C$53 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (C$62) | C$43 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (C$144) | C$118 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £92 (C$159) | C$122 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 130% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 (C$35,968) | C$25,938 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (C$2.05) | C$1.12 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £146 (C$252) | C$90 | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (C$44) | C$31 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 (C$6) | C$12 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$35 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (C$181) | C$56 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.60 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.05 (C$3.53) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.94 (C$7) | C$4.44 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 (C$3.33) | C$3.53 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.70 (C$2.93) | C$2.33 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (C$32) | C$24 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (C$66) | C$59 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (C$44) | C$27 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £208 (C$358) | C$112 | + 220% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 (C$127) | C$89 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (C$20) | C$10 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (C$6) | C$5.49 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.68 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £432 (C$744) | C$539 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.35 (C$0.60) | C$0.35 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (C$90) | C$61 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (C$21) | C$14 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,261 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 67% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,346 (£5,419) in London to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,600 in London, Ontario.
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