Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (C$18) | C$19 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (C$5.87) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (C$1.48) | C$2.26 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 (C$4.40) | C$3.91 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (C$3.39) | C$4.80 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (C$3.42) | C$3.91 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (C$1.38) | C$2.54 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (C$3.01) | C$3.16 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$15) | C$18 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (C$3.43) | C$2.30 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (C$1.61) | C$2.04 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 28% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,817 (C$3,206) | C$2,070 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,114 (C$1,964) | C$1,568 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (C$255) | C$169 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,128 (C$1,990) | C$1,587 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 (C$1,795) | C$1,091 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (C$163) | C$112 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (C$39) | C$53 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £325 (C$573) | C$366 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (C$132) | C$169 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (C$21) | C$23 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (C$121) | C$74 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$58) | C$49 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (C$135) | C$110 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (C$132) | C$137 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 45% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (C$35,356) | C$24,938 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (C$2.02) | C$1.11 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (C$157) | C$109 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 (C$5.36) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$16) | C$17 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (C$145) | C$86 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 (C$5.86) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (C$2.69) | C$5.14 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (C$5.64) | C$5.44 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (C$3.35) | C$3.15 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (C$2.56) | C$2.65 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (C$24) | C$25 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (C$53) | C$55 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$33) | C$28 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (C$237) | C$154 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (C$101) | C$94 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (C$15) | C$12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (C$5.84) | C$4.91 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 (C$8) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £421 (C$742) | C$570 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (C$0.53) | C$0.47 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (C$58) | C$58 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (C$20) | C$15 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in Canada
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