Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (£11) | £10 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (£6) | £6 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£4.20) | £3.36 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.74 (£1.55) | £1.01 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.07 (£2.30) | £2.86 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.50 (£2.55) | £1.28 | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (£5.95) | £5.47 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.98 (£2.25) | £1.94 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.97 (£1.12) | £0.85 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.40 (£2.49) | £1.71 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (£10) | £8 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (£1.43) | £1.78 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.54 (£1.44) | £0.90 | + 60% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,585 (£898) | £1,801 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,071 (£607) | £1,197 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$229 (£130) | £138 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,130 (£640) | £981 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$843 (£478) | £609 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$156 (£88) | £131 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$79 (£45) | £17 | + 160% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$377 (£214) | £331 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (£89) | £66 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (£5.06) | £5.73 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (£10) | £11 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (£41) | £81 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$60 (£34) | £29 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (£67) | £67 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$124 (£70) | £63 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,886 (£15,229) | £17,216 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (£0.69) | £1.21 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 (£36) | £52 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$26 (£14) | £13 | + 9% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (£5.38) | £3.90 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (£12) | £7 | + 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (£42) | £80 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (£4.12) | £3.07 | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.96 (£2.81) | £1.41 | + 99% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.31 (£3.01) | £3.30 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.57 (£1.46) | £1.51 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (£1.55) | £1.20 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (£11) | £12 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (£26) | £32 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (£15) | £23 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$131 (£74) | £89 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (£52) | £51 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (£4.50) | £7 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.59 (£2.60) | £3.62 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (£3.50) | £4.40 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$757 (£429) | £401 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (£0.10) | £0.17 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (£37) | £27 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,800 (C$8,474) in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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