| CAD |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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C$22
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($16)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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C$12
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($9)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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C$7
|
($5.31)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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C$2.30
|
($1.67)
|
|
12 eggs, large
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C$4.48
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($3.25)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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C$4.98
|
($3.61)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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C$9
|
($6)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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C$5.21
|
($3.78)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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C$2.99
|
($2.17)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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C$3.71
|
($2.69)
|
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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C$16
|
($12)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
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C$2.51
|
($1.82)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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C$3.03
|
($2.19)
|
|
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| CAD |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
C$2,695
|
($1,952)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
C$2,075
|
($1,503)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
C$275
|
($199)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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C$1,562
|
($1,132)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
C$1,300
|
($942)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
C$190
|
($137)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
C$83
|
($60)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
C$457
|
($331)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
C$327
|
($237)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
C$10
|
($7)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
C$34
|
($25)
|
|
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
C$75
|
($54)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
C$66
|
($47)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
C$106
|
($77)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
C$139
|
($101)
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
C$31,573
|
($22,873)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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C$1.59
|
($1.15)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
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C$112
|
($81)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
C$23
|
($17)
|
|
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
C$11
|
($8)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
C$20
|
($14)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
C$79
|
($57)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
C$12
|
($8)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
C$6
|
($4.54)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
C$7
|
($5.16)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
C$4.23
|
($3.06)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
C$3.09
|
($2.24)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
C$33
|
($24)
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
C$61
|
($44)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
C$32
|
($23)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
C$182
|
($132)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
C$100
|
($72)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
C$15
|
($11)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
C$5.20
|
($3.77)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
C$7
|
($5.09)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
C$591
|
($428)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
C$0.47
|
($0.34)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
C$77
|
($56)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
C$18
|
($13)
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