- Cost of Living
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- United Kingdom
- Barrie
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barrie, Canada compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (£5.78) | £5.50 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (£5.46) | £3.36 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.19 (£1.96) | £0.80 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.25 (£2.00) | £2.15 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.04 (£2.48) | £1.42 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (£5.85) | £4.91 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.59 (£2.21) | £1.69 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.25 (£1.38) | £0.84 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.79 (£1.71) | £1.64 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (£9) | £7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.28 (£1.40) | £1.80 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (£1.39) | £0.71 | + 95% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,591 (£976) | £1,307 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,398 (£858) | £1,091 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$238 (£146) | £186 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,293 (£794) | £686 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,048 (£643) | £568 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$319 (£196) | £154 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$61 (£38) | £22 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$474 (£291) | £351 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$236 (£145) | £80 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$14 (£9) | £11 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$62 (£38) | £32 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (£67) | £60 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (£101) | £64 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,326 (£16,768) | £17,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 (£0.70) | £1.14 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$98 (£60) | £60 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (£14) | £18 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 0% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (£5.71) | £3.17 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (£13) | £5.88 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (£46) | £73 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (£5.61) | £2.55 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.27 (£2.62) | £1.49 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 (£3.11) | £3.50 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.08 (£1.89) | £1.63 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (£1.68) | £1.96 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (£11) | £14 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (£35) | £36 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (£14) | £18 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$67 (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (£63) | £56 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (£6) | £7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.57 (£2.81) | £2.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.82 (£3.57) | £3.65 | - 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$257 (£158) | £122 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.87 (£0.54) | £0.04 | + 1241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$68 (£42) | £37 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 544 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,146
(C$6,756)
in Barrie
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,900
in Aberdeen.
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