Compare countries · Canada vs United Kingdom
Canada vs United Kingdom
Canada(North America)·
United Kingdom(Europe)
Across 13 comparable indicators: Canada leads on 5, United Kingdom on 2, 6 effectively tied. Which trade-offs matter is yours to weigh — the rows below show where each country wins, with sources.
Head to head
Cost of living index
Numbeo 2026 (NYC = 100)
Canada
63.0
Worse than 84% of countries
United Kingdom
67.8
Worse than 86% of countries
Canada: 7% cheaper overall.
Rent index
Numbeo 2026 (NYC = 100)
Canada
31.5
Worse than 90% of countries
United Kingdom
32.1
Worse than 90% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
Peace — Global Peace Index
Institute for Economics & Peace (lower = more peaceful)
Canada
1.39
Better than 94% of countries
United Kingdom
1.67
Better than 79% of countries
Canada: more peaceful (1.39 vs 1.67).
Perceived street safety
Numbeo Safety Index 2026
Canada
54.4
Around the global middle
United Kingdom
51.7
Worse than 59% of countries
Canada: higher perceived safety (54.4 vs 51.7).
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report
Canada
0.935
Better than 91% of countries
United Kingdom
0.940
Better than 93% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
GDP per person (PPP)
World Bank · 2025
Canada
$66,746
Better than 87% of countries
United Kingdom
$64,606
Better than 86% of countries
Canada: 3% higher income per person.
Life expectancy
World Bank · 2024
Canada
82.1 yrs
Better than 85% of countries
United Kingdom
81.4 yrs
Better than 81% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
Healthcare index
Numbeo Healthcare Index 2026
Canada
68.6
Better than 65% of countries
United Kingdom
72.7
Better than 80% of countries
United Kingdom: better-rated healthcare (72.7 vs 68.6).
Fixed broadband speed
Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Canada
278 Mbps
Better than 93% of countries
United Kingdom
167 Mbps
Better than 73% of countries
Canada: 66% faster fixed internet.
Press freedom
RSF World Press Freedom Index
Canada
79/100
Better than 89% of countries
United Kingdom
80/100
Better than 90% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
Happiness
World Happiness Report (Cantril ladder 0–10)
Canada
6.74
Better than 83% of countries
United Kingdom
6.69
Better than 81% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
English proficiency
EF English Proficiency Index
Canada
700
Better than 94% of countries
United Kingdom
700
Better than 94% of countries
Effectively tied — under 2% apart.
Climate pleasantness
Numbeo Climate Index 2026
Canada
54.9
Worse than 92% of countries
United Kingdom
87.8
Better than 69% of countries
United Kingdom: more pleasant climate rating (87.8 vs 54.9).
Deciding between Canada and United Kingdom for real?
Indexes can't weigh your budget, your timeline or your dealbreakers. The matcher asks, then answers with this same data.
Find your match →Full Canada profile →
70+ indicators: economy, safety, governance, climate and visas.
Full United Kingdom profile →
70+ indicators: economy, safety, governance, climate and visas.