Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (C$21) | C$21 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.94 (C$9) | C$12 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.34 (C$5.24) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (C$1.42) | C$2.96 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.74 (C$4.30) | C$4.77 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.17 (C$3.41) | C$4.50 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.78 (C$5.93) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.09 (C$3.28) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (C$1.36) | C$2.80 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (C$3.10) | C$3.66 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (C$13) | C$18 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.98 (C$3.10) | C$2.58 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 (C$1.75) | C$2.83 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,164 (C$3,394) | C$2,768 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,621 (C$2,544) | C$2,150 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £166 (C$260) | C$227 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,448 (C$2,272) | C$1,788 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,033 (C$1,621) | C$1,407 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £146 (C$230) | C$151 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (C$40) | C$70 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (C$471) | C$410 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (C$155) | C$173 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$10) | C$12 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (C$20) | C$30 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (C$104) | C$77 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (C$51) | C$49 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (C$121) | C$113 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £80 (C$125) | C$146 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,862 (C$35,868) | C$27,565 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.63 (C$2.56) | C$1.78 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (C$154) | C$113 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.55 (C$5.56) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (C$13) | C$23 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (C$127) | C$114 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.59 (C$4.06) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.77 (C$2.77) | C$5.80 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.51 (C$5.50) | C$5.73 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.95 (C$3.06) | C$3.36 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (C$2.41) | C$2.94 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (C$22) | C$30 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (C$54) | C$70 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (C$35) | C$30 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £117 (C$184) | C$160 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (C$94) | C$100 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.17 (C$4.97) | C$5.06 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.09 (C$8) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £567 (C$889) | C$741 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (C$0.22) | C$0.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (C$59) | C$59 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (C$19) | C$18 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Canada
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