- Cost of Living
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- Barrie
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barrie, Canada compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (4,938 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (2,757 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (2,501 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.23 (900 ₦) | 710 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (1,129 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.06 (1,131 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (2,912 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.59 (1,002 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.61 (727 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.07 (856 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (4,305 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.25 (627 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.13 (592 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,543 (430,061 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,351 (376,599 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$233 (64,929 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,131 (315,229 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$888 (247,469 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$231 (64,289 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (15,102 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$493 (137,517 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$214 (59,643 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (3,267 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$13 (3,595 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (17,160 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$62 (17,336 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (30,442 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$163 (45,379 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 95% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,242 (7,315,329 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (317 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$89 (24,753 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (6,464 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 148% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (2,592 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (5,879 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$82 (22,841 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (2,551 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.68 (1,306 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.90 (1,366 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.33 (929 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.64 (736 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (5,134 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 103% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (16,201 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (6,321 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$40 (11,035 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (29,758 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (2,239 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.58 (1,276 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.64 (1,571 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 221% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$627 (174,661 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.87 (244 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 467% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (16,837 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (3,088 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 804% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 366 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,414,717 ₦
(C$8,662)
in Barrie
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,450,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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