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Canada vs United KingdomSalaries & cost of living, compared

In United Kingdom, the average salary is 1% lower than in Canada ($56,300 vs $57,000 a year). The overall cost of living is 1% higher. Once prices are taken into account, a typical salary stretches 2% less far in Canada — the number that actually shapes your standard of living.

Average salary / yr

Canada$57,000
United Kingdom$56,300

Higher pay: Canada

Cost of living (US=100)

Canada84
United Kingdom84.9

Pricier: United Kingdom

Real purchasing power

Canada67857
United Kingdom66313

Goes further: Canada

A $57,000 salary in Canada feels like about $56,396 in United Kingdom once local prices apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are salaries higher in Canada or United Kingdom?

The average wage is higher in Canada — $57,000 versus $56,300 per year.

Is Canada or United Kingdom more expensive to live in?

United Kingdom has the higher overall cost of living — a price level of 84.9 versus 84 (United States = 100).

Where does your money go further, Canada or United Kingdom?

After adjusting the average wage for local prices, real purchasing power is higher in Canada. That is usually the number that matters most for day-to-day life.

Salaries use OECD average wages; cost of living uses World Bank price levels (2026-07-25). India's wage is an estimate. Figures are ballpark for comparison, not precise.