Cost of living in Barrie, Canada vs Gibraltar
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Barrie (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (£11) | £9 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (£6) | £6 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (£4.40) | £3.27 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.95 (£1.67) | £1.42 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.92 (£2.22) | £2.78 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.73 (£2.11) | £1.57 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£5.35) | £3.40 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.66 (£2.07) | £1.73 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.27 (£1.28) | £2.92 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.34 (£1.89) | £0.98 | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£9) | £5.69 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.36 (£1.33) | £1.37 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (£1.25) | £1.31 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 36% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,842 (£1,044) | £2,470 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,522 (£862) | £1,426 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$268 (£152) | £104 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,188 (£673) | £1,386 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$928 (£526) | £880 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$211 (£120) | £63 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (£33) | £34 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$424 (£240) | £350 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$197 (£112) | £81 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (£8) | £9 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (£10) | £9 | + 12% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 (£35) | £39 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$45 (£26) | £39 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (£62) | £51 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (£71) | £40 | + 77% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 34% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,039 (£14,750) | £12,722 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (£0.67) | £1.02 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (£49) | £23 | + 110% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (£14) | £20 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (£5.63) | £2.52 | + 123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (£11) | £2.50 | + 359% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$92 (£52) | £50 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (£5.53) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (£2.78) | £1.88 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.86 (£2.75) | £2.96 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.37 (£1.34) | £1.74 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (£1.66) | £1.56 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (£11) | £11 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (£31) | £26 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (£14) | £12 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$79 (£45) | £22 | + 104% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (£50) | £52 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (£6) | £5.25 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 (£2.67) | £1.84 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (£3.49) | £3.05 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$515 (£292) | £246 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 (£0.39) | £0.17 | + 127% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (£27) | £55 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (£7) | £2.93 | + 130% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Gibraltar
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £6,800 in Gibraltar you would need to make just about £6,466 (C$11,414) in Barrie.
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