Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$26) | C$25 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.88 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (C$2.06) | C$3.15 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.59 (C$6) | C$5.68 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.68 (C$4.78) | C$5.55 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.02 (C$9) | C$13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (C$3.83) | C$5.38 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (C$1.69) | C$3.82 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.08 (C$3.71) | C$3.83 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (C$16) | C$22 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.28 (C$4.06) | C$3.38 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.09 (C$1.94) | C$2.76 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,478 (C$4,420) | C$2,988 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,016 (C$3,597) | C$2,434 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £196 (C$349) | C$227 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,581 (C$2,820) | C$2,107 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,137 (C$2,028) | C$1,652 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £157 (C$280) | C$113 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (C$50) | C$71 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £308 (C$549) | C$399 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (C$151) | C$209 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (C$15) | C$15 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (C$28) | C$32 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (C$130) | C$85 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (C$61) | C$62 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (C$150) | C$137 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £90 (C$161) | C$161 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,140 (C$51,991) | C$32,565 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.47 (C$2.62) | C$1.65 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £104 (C$185) | C$114 | + 62% | |
| 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) | £5.29 (C$9) | C$13 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$14) | C$31 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (C$147) | C$136 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.44 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.94 (C$3.47) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.31 (C$8) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.31 (C$4.13) | C$4.01 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (C$3.27) | C$3.63 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$27) | C$36 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| United Kingdom | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (C$67) | C$72 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (C$40) | C$33 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £126 (C$225) | C$241 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (C$123) | C$131 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (C$19) | C$15 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.63 (C$6) | C$5.88 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.51 (C$10) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £500 (C$893) | C$704 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (C$0.28) | C$0.43 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (C$73) | C$61 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (C$26) | C$18 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Canada
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