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 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (C$14) | C$15 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.99 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (C$2.05) | C$3.04 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.71 (C$7) | C$5.62 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.41 (C$4.32) | C$5.84 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.83 (C$9) | C$13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (C$3.90) | C$5.36 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (C$1.67) | C$4.10 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (C$3.80) | C$3.98 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.27 (C$4.06) | C$3.24 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (C$1.92) | C$2.65 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 37% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,787 (C$4,987) | C$2,908 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,087 (C$3,734) | C$2,421 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (C$328) | C$257 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,885 (C$3,373) | C$2,167 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,254 (C$2,243) | C$1,701 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £141 (C$253) | C$119 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (C$49) | C$71 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £276 (C$493) | C$361 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (C$152) | C$205 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$12) | C$17 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (C$25) | C$33 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (C$128) | C$90 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (C$62) | C$72 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (C$147) | C$134 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (C$151) | C$182 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 69% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,239 (C$50,523) | C$35,675 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (C$2.58) | C$1.64 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £113 (C$202) | C$112 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.66 (C$7) | C$13 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$29 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (C$111) | C$174 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.98 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.90 (C$3.40) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.03 (C$7) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.16 (C$3.86) | C$4.50 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.84 (C$3.30) | C$4.05 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$27) | C$34 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (C$69) | C$75 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (C$41) | C$35 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £109 (C$195) | C$186 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (C$120) | C$141 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (C$21) | C$15 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.70 (C$7) | C$5.70 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.89 (C$11) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (C$767) | C$660 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (C$0.21) | C$0.43 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (C$72) | C$59 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (C$27) | C$19 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in Canada
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