Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (C$23) | C$24 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (C$13) | C$14 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (C$2.06) | C$3.28 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (C$6) | C$5.88 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (C$3.92) | C$5.56 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (C$3.65) | C$5.47 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (C$1.53) | C$3.31 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (C$3.38) | C$4.03 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (C$17) | C$21 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (C$4.06) | C$3.23 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (C$1.79) | C$2.58 | - 30% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (C$3,430) | C$2,889 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (C$2,811) | C$2,295 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (C$394) | C$240 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (C$3,122) | C$2,062 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (C$1,819) | C$1,501 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (C$326) | C$128 | + 154% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (C$44) | C$65 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (C$557) | C$401 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (C$143) | C$213 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (C$11) | C$14 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (C$27) | C$30 | - 8% | |
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) | £73 (C$125) | C$80 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (C$56) | C$57 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (C$139) | C$147 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (C$142) | C$173 | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (C$43,146) | C$33,546 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (C$2.48) | C$1.60 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (C$145) | C$106 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (C$9) | C$11 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$13) | C$24 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (C$127) | C$103 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (C$4.10) | C$4.45 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (C$3.03) | C$3.63 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (C$24) | C$31 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (C$69) | C$68 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (C$33) | C$31 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (C$213) | C$217 | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (C$118) | C$129 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (C$18) | C$15 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (C$6) | C$5.88 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (C$921) | C$808 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (C$0.48) | C$0.44 | + 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (C$60) | C$67 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (C$23) | C$18 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Canada
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