Cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.58 (C$10) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (C$7) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (C$1.46) | C$2.10 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.89 (C$5.09) | C$3.62 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 (C$3.97) | C$4.91 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.96 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (C$3.69) | C$4.52 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (C$1.67) | C$2.15 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.15 (C$3.78) | C$3.44 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 (C$20) | C$16 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.83 (C$3.23) | C$2.66 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 (C$1.14) | C$1.81 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 86% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,662 (C$2,923) | C$1,509 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,335 (C$2,347) | C$969 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £256 (C$450) | C$108 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,040 (C$1,829) | C$859 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £869 (C$1,529) | C$676 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £115 (C$202) | C$60 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (C$40) | C$41 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £344 (C$605) | C$460 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (C$133) | C$116 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$13) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$20) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (C$119) | C$76 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (C$61) | C$47 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (C$102) | C$107 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (C$114) | C$125 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,806 (C$31,310) | C$21,034 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (C$2.21) | C$1.17 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £63 (C$112) | C$86 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.69 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$30 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £102 (C$179) | C$133 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 (C$5.81) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.92 (C$3.38) | C$3.65 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.60 (C$8) | C$3.89 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.85 (C$3.24) | C$2.27 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.60 (C$2.81) | C$2.44 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$26) | C$21 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (C$54) | C$46 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (C$39) | C$24 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £57 (C$100) | C$120 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (C$95) | C$96 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$15) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.11 (C$5.48) | C$4.43 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.91 (C$9) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £412 (C$725) | C$573 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.21) | C$0.28 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (C$69) | C$43 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (C$15) | C$11 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 175 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,486 (£3,120) in Cambridge to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,100 in Quebec City.
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