- Cost of Living
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- Barrie
- Aberdeen
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Cost of living in Barrie, Canada compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (£9) | £15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (£5.47) | £5.50 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (£5.16) | £3.16 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.19 (£1.85) | £0.92 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.25 (£1.89) | £2.15 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.04 (£2.34) | £1.42 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (£5.53) | £4.91 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.59 (£2.08) | £1.69 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.25 (£1.30) | £0.88 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.79 (£1.62) | £1.64 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (£8) | £7 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.28 (£1.32) | £1.84 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (£1.31) | £0.74 | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,591 (£923) | £1,307 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,398 (£811) | £1,091 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$238 (£138) | £186 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,293 (£750) | £686 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,048 (£608) | £568 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$319 (£185) | £154 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$61 (£36) | £22 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$474 (£275) | £337 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$236 (£137) | £81 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$14 (£8) | £11 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (£38) | £67 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$62 (£36) | £32 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (£63) | £60 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (£95) | £64 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,326 (£15,851) | £17,989 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 (£0.67) | £1.14 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$98 (£57) | £60 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (£13) | £18 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (£5.39) | £3.17 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (£12) | £9 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (£43) | £73 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (£5.31) | £2.55 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.27 (£2.48) | £1.72 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 (£2.94) | £3.50 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.08 (£1.79) | £1.72 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (£1.59) | £2.19 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (£10) | £14 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (£33) | £35 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (£13) | £18 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$67 (£39) | £67 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (£60) | £56 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (£5.96) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.57 (£2.65) | £2.76 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.82 (£3.37) | £3.98 | - 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$257 (£149) | £122 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.87 (£0.51) | £0.04 | + 1167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$68 (£39) | £37 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (£6) | £9 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 566 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,121
(C$5,380)
in Barrie.
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