Cost of living in Barrie, Canada vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (£11) | £12 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (£6) | £5.43 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (£4.38) | £3.30 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.95 (£1.66) | £0.93 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.92 (£2.21) | £2.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.73 (£2.10) | £1.96 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£5.32) | £3.47 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.66 (£2.06) | £1.71 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.27 (£1.28) | £1.30 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.34 (£1.88) | £2.12 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£9) | £7 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.36 (£1.33) | £1.64 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (£1.24) | £1.11 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,842 (£1,038) | £1,100 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,522 (£858) | £868 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$268 (£151) | £170 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,188 (£669) | £659 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$928 (£523) | £621 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$211 (£119) | £126 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (£33) | £21 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$424 (£239) | £386 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$197 (£111) | £107 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (£8) | £6 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (£10) | £12 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 (£34) | £62 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$45 (£25) | £30 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (£62) | £66 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (£70) | £69 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,039 (£14,676) | £18,131 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (£0.67) | £1.24 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (£49) | £65 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (£14) | £15 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (£5.60) | £2.95 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (£11) | £4.55 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$92 (£52) | £62 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (£5.50) | £2.75 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (£2.77) | £1.30 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.86 (£2.74) | £3.71 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.37 (£1.34) | £1.73 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (£1.65) | £1.64 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (£11) | £13 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (£31) | £33 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (£14) | £18 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$79 (£45) | £66 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (£49) | £58 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 (£2.66) | £2.90 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (£3.47) | £3.86 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$515 (£290) | £389 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 (£0.39) | £0.10 | + 283% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (£27) | £36 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (£7) | £9 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 94 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,207 (C$5,691) in Barrie.
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