Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Barrie | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($5.71) | $4.70 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.21 ($2.40) | $0.91 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.23 ($3.16) | $2.33 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.63 ($2.71) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 ($2.89) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.27 ($1.69) | $1.59 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 ($2.44) | $2.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.38 ($1.78) | $1.84 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 ($1.65) | $2.26 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Barrie | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,026 ($1,512) | $1,810 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,610 ($1,201) | $1,036 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$268 ($200) | $122 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,188 ($886) | $1,075 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$928 ($692) | $753 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$211 ($157) | $127 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 ($44) | $48 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 ($288) | $444 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$197 ($147) | $84 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 ($10) | $11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($18) | $25 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Barrie | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 ($46) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$45 ($34) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 ($82) | $96 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 ($93) | $110 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Barrie | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,039 ($19,430) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.62 ($1.21) | $0.78 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 ($65) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$30 ($22) | $17 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Barrie | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 ($14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$92 ($69) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 ($7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.48 ($3.35) | $3.01 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.59 ($3.42) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.33 ($1.74) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 ($2.19) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 ($15) | $23 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barrie | Iowa City, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 ($43) | $40 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($20) | $20 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$79 ($59) | $110 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 ($67) | $92 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 ($3.52) | $4.01 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 ($4.60) | $4.44 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$515 ($384) | $378 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 ($0.52) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 ($35) | $51 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 ($9) | $7 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
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