Canada vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom is about 2% pricier than Canada overall, with a price level of 87.2 versus 85.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. Quality of life is similar, around 94 of 100 for both.
Metric Canada United Kingdom
Price level (US=100) 85.4 87.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $62,009
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $61,460
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada United Kingdom
Housing & utilities 201 241
Food 146 111
Transport 128 160
Restaurants & hotels 151 131
Health 150 162
Communication 303 127
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada United Kingdom
Quality-of-life score 94/100 95/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 1.1
Internet users 94% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is more expensive: about 2% pricier than Canada overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United Kingdom?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $102,000 in United Kingdom, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or United Kingdom?
They score similarly, 94 and 95 out of 100 on our index.
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