Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (C$5.81) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (C$1.49) | C$2.45 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.44 (C$4.13) | C$3.83 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (C$3.46) | C$4.00 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.08 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (C$3.11) | C$3.84 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (C$1.60) | C$2.54 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (C$2.93) | C$3.13 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$17 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 (C$3.17) | C$2.29 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.01 (C$1.71) | C$2.23 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,979 (C$3,350) | C$2,267 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,377 (C$2,331) | C$1,763 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (C$239) | C$175 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,227 (C$2,076) | C$1,750 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,020 (C$1,727) | C$1,262 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (C$183) | C$116 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (C$39) | C$54 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £334 (C$565) | C$383 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (C$142) | C$168 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$20) | C$24 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (C$117) | C$69 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (C$52) | C$50 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £71 (C$121) | C$112 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (C$129) | C$146 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,731 (C$33,401) | C$25,811 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (C$2.13) | C$1.19 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (C$160) | C$118 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.01 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$15) | C$21 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (C$138) | C$79 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.45 (C$5.85) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.66 (C$2.81) | C$5.21 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.93 (C$7) | C$5.36 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (C$3.06) | C$2.94 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (C$2.55) | C$2.49 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (C$20) | C$25 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (C$49) | C$55 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (C$34) | C$29 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £108 (C$182) | C$163 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (C$96) | C$96 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$15) | C$12 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.12 (C$5.28) | C$4.91 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.61 (C$8) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £414 (C$700) | C$565 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (C$0.22) | C$0.39 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (C$67) | C$57 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (C$19) | C$14 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Canada
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