Cost of living in Sherbrooke, Canada vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (£8) | £10 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (£5.66) | £5.65 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£3.86) | £4.17 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.93 (£1.09) | £0.73 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.20 (£1.81) | £2.75 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.39 (£1.92) | £1.92 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£5.30) | £5.41 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.84 (£2.17) | £1.89 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.89 (£1.07) | £0.81 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.45 (£1.95) | £2.16 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (£9) | £7 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$1.77 (£1.00) | £1.92 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.01 (£1.14) | £0.74 | + 53% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 53% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$917 (£519) | £1,367 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$645 (£366) | £832 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$91 (£52) | £164 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$676 (£383) | £1,029 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$507 (£287) | £915 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$84 (£48) | £156 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (£23) | £19 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (£227) | £340 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$133 (£75) | £71 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (£4.14) | £5.36 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 (£9) | £10 | - 4% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (£35) | £49 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (£67) | £54 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$78 (£44) | £55 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,329 (£14,347) | £22,837 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 (£0.66) | £1.23 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$68 (£39) | £59 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Sherbrooke (Canada) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (£4.57) | £2.90 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$100 (£57) | £75 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (£5.09) | £2.74 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.26 (£2.41) | £1.35 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.75 (£2.12) | £2.57 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.02 (£1.71) | £1.80 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 (£1.53) | £1.49 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (£12) | £11 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (£25) | £23 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$18 (£10) | £22 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$128 (£72) | £100 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 (£49) | £54 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (£4.71) | £8 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.43 (£2.51) | £2.65 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (£3.54) | £3.79 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$800 (£453) | £295 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.01 (£0.57) | £0.20 | + 186% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$27 (£15) | £35 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (£5.66) | £9 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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