Cost of living in Sherbrooke, Canada vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 ($12) | $13 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.42) | $4.42 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.93 ($1.54) | $0.59 | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.20 ($2.54) | $2.17 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.39 ($2.70) | $3.69 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | $5.97 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.84 ($3.05) | $3.05 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.89 ($1.50) | $1.38 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.45 ($2.74) | $3.58 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$1.77 ($1.41) | $2.29 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.01 ($1.60) | $1.98 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 44% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$917 ($729) | $1,637 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$645 ($514) | $1,036 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$91 ($73) | $160 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$676 ($538) | $1,072 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$507 ($404) | $727 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$84 ($67) | $82 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 ($32) | $43 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 ($319) | $279 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$133 ($106) | $124 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 ($5.82) | $10 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 ($13) | $19 | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Sherbrooke (Canada) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 ($50) | $47 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 ($46) | $43 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 ($93) | $75 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$78 ($62) | $113 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,329 ($20,151) | $24,220 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 ($0.92) | $0.60 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$68 ($54) | $59 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 ($6) | $9 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$100 ($80) | $102 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.26 ($3.39) | $3.39 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.75 ($2.98) | $3.89 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.02 ($2.41) | $3.39 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 ($2.14) | $1.59 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 ($17) | $20 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 ($35) | $47 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$18 ($15) | $25 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$128 ($102) | $111 | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 ($68) | $93 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.43 ($3.53) | $5.32 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 ($4.97) | $5.32 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$800 ($636) | $429 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.01 ($0.80) | $0.19 | + 332% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$27 ($21) | $35 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$10 ($8) | $6 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,300 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $4,573 (C$5,749) in Sherbrooke.
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