Cost of living in Cardiff, United Kingdom vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$20) | C$17 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.90 (C$10) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 (C$5.72) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 (C$1.22) | C$2.22 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.72 (C$4.68) | C$3.99 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (C$3.36) | C$5.00 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.56 (C$2.68) | C$4.47 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.10 (C$1.90) | C$2.20 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (C$3.29) | C$3.32 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (C$21) | C$16 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (C$3.35) | C$2.56 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (C$1.59) | C$2.15 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,206 (C$2,080) | C$1,372 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £814 (C$1,402) | C$907 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £124 (C$213) | C$115 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £824 (C$1,420) | C$715 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £489 (C$843) | C$624 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £107 (C$184) | C$62 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (C$44) | C$43 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £345 (C$595) | C$463 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$149) | C$124 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$13) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (C$25) | C$26 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £54 (C$94) | C$79 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (C$50) | C$53 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £56 (C$96) | C$111 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £51 (C$88) | C$132 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,653 (C$30,428) | C$21,367 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (C$2.10) | C$1.12 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (C$86) | C$88 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.72 (C$4.68) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$30 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (C$106) | C$126 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.43 (C$5.91) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.79 (C$3.08) | C$3.54 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.84 (C$4.89) | C$3.73 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.12 (C$3.65) | C$2.32 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.65 (C$2.84) | C$2.56 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (C$30) | C$21 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (C$40) | C$49 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £13 (C$23) | C$24 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £73 (C$126) | C$123 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £44 (C$76) | C$88 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.59 (C$4.47) | C$4.41 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.43 (C$5.91) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £416 (C$717) | C$580 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 (C$0.31) | C$0.28 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (C$49) | C$46 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (C$16) | C$11 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 271 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cardiff (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,511 (£2,617) in Cardiff to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,000 in Quebec City.
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