Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
CA$25
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
CA$90
McMeal at McDonald's
CA$18
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
CA$8
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
CA$8
Cappuccino (regular)
CA$6
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
CA$3
Water (0.33L bottle)
CA$3
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
CA$3
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
CA$5
Rice (1kg)
CA$6
Eggs (12 pieces)
CA$6
Cheese (1kg)
CA$16
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
CA$22
Beef (1kg)
CA$26
Apples (1kg)
CA$6
Bananas (1kg)
CA$2
Oranges (1kg)
CA$5
Tomatoes (1kg)
CA$6
Potatoes (1kg)
CA$4
Onion (1kg)
CA$4
Lettuce (1 head)
CA$4
Water (1.5L)
CA$3
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
CA$25
Local Beer (0.5L)
CA$3
Imported Beer (0.33L)
CA$5
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
CA$18
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
CA$3
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
CA$65
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
CA$4
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
CA$3
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
CA$47
Gasoline (1 liter)
CA$2
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
CA$34K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
CA$27K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
CA$36
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
CA$27
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
CA$15
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
CA$170
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
CA$69
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
CA$95
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
CA$1K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
CA$16K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
CA$50
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
CA$47
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
CA$135
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
CA$138