Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$27) | C$25 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.96 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 (C$2.03) | C$3.08 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.72 (C$7) | C$5.80 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.53 (C$4.70) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.82 (C$9) | C$12 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (C$3.99) | C$5.62 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (C$1.71) | C$4.20 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.10 (C$3.89) | C$4.24 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.23 (C$4.14) | C$3.30 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.06 (C$1.97) | C$3.22 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,777 (C$5,153) | C$3,284 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,060 (C$3,822) | C$2,728 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £188 (C$348) | C$241 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,823 (C$3,382) | C$2,323 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,229 (C$2,280) | C$1,858 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (C$253) | C$121 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (C$50) | C$72 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £264 (C$491) | C$361 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (C$168) | C$205 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$13) | C$16 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (C$26) | C$34 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (C$133) | C$89 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (C$64) | C$64 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (C$153) | C$135 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £84 (C$157) | C$177 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 67% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,289 (C$52,494) | C$33,976 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (C$2.66) | C$1.69 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £107 (C$199) | C$113 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.64 (C$7) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$29 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £72 (C$134) | C$177 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.91 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (C$3.66) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.20 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (C$4.12) | C$4.34 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.90 (C$3.52) | C$4.05 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$28) | C$32 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (C$72) | C$73 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (C$42) | C$34 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (C$215) | C$186 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £66 (C$123) | C$133 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (C$21) | C$15 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.75 (C$7) | C$5.82 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.93 (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (C$792) | C$645 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (C$0.19) | C$0.43 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (C$76) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (C$28) | C$20 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in Canada
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