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Cost of living in Barrie, Canada compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (£10) | £15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (£5.62) | £5.50 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (£5.10) | £3.42 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.23 (£1.83) | £0.83 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (£2.30) | £2.15 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.06 (£2.30) | £1.37 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (£5.93) | £4.69 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.59 (£2.04) | £1.77 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.61 (£1.48) | £0.79 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.07 (£1.75) | £1.64 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (£9) | £7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.25 (£1.28) | £1.76 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (£1.28) | £0.79 | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,548 (£880) | £1,307 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,351 (£768) | £1,091 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$233 (£132) | £181 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,131 (£643) | £686 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$888 (£504) | £568 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$231 (£131) | £117 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (£31) | £22 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$493 (£280) | £356 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$214 (£122) | £79 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$13 (£7) | £12 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 1% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (£35) | £67 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$62 (£35) | £32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (£62) | £60 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$163 (£92) | £64 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,242 (£14,910) | £17,989 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (£0.65) | £1.16 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$89 (£50) | £60 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (£13) | £18 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (£5.28) | £3.17 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (£12) | £4.75 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$82 (£47) | £61 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (£5.20) | £2.66 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.68 (£2.66) | £1.39 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.90 (£2.79) | £3.14 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.33 (£1.89) | £1.63 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.64 (£1.50) | £1.71 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (£10) | £14 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (£33) | £37 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (£13) | £18 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$40 (£22) | £71 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (£61) | £56 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (£4.56) | £8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.58 (£2.60) | £2.76 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.64 (£3.20) | £4.16 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$627 (£356) | £420 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.87 (£0.50) | £0.04 | + 1141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (£34) | £37 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (£6) | £9 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 335 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.568
GBP
/
CAD
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,711
(C$6,530)
in Barrie.
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