Cost of living in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (C$15) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.50 (C$10) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.29 (C$5.73) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (C$1.49) | C$2.10 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.44 (C$5.98) | C$3.62 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.84 (C$3.20) | C$4.91 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (C$6) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.83 (C$3.19) | C$4.52 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.35 (C$2.35) | C$2.15 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.54 (C$2.69) | C$3.44 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$14) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.80 (C$3.14) | C$2.66 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (C$1.72) | C$1.81 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 88% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,268 (C$3,950) | C$1,509 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,234 (C$2,148) | C$969 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (C$283) | C$108 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £947 (C$1,650) | C$859 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £821 (C$1,431) | C$676 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (C$164) | C$60 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$38) | C$41 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £345 (C$602) | C$460 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £56 (C$97) | C$116 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.80 (C$7) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (C$22) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (C$108) | C$76 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (C$53) | C$47 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (C$107) | C$107 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (C$132) | C$125 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,072 (C$33,212) | C$21,034 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (C$2.17) | C$1.17 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £74 (C$129) | C$86 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (C$29) | C$19 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$30 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £63 (C$110) | C$133 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.13 (C$5.45) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.44 (C$2.51) | C$3.65 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.76 (C$8) | C$3.89 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (C$3.13) | C$2.27 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.10 (C$1.92) | C$2.44 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$20) | C$21 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (C$53) | C$46 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$35) | C$24 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (C$173) | C$120 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (C$87) | C$96 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.81 (C$4.89) | C$4.43 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.02 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £398 (C$693) | C$573 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (C$0.20) | C$0.28 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (C$55) | C$43 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (C$17) | C$11 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2020.
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