Cost of living in Barrie, Canada vs Lille, France
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (€12) | €15 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (€5.19) | €5.83 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.94 (€1.90) | €1.12 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.33 (€2.81) | €3.32 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.79 (€2.46) | €1.98 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.61 (€2.34) | €1.94 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 (€1.58) | €1.79 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (€2.06) | €2.25 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€10) | €6 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.30 (€1.49) | €1.70 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (€1.48) | €1.06 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,808 (€1,173) | €1,120 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,463 (€949) | €841 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$251 (€163) | €118 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,135 (€737) | €657 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$909 (€590) | €543 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$212 (€138) | €75 | + 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (€35) | €28 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$446 (€289) | €322 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$183 (€118) | €91 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (€9) | €10 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$15 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 30% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$58 (€38) | €92 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (€31) | €37 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (€71) | €89 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$122 (€79) | €90 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,770 (€16,721) | €22,770 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 (€0.78) | €1.41 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (€56) | €51 | + 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 (€15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (€6) | €5.32 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (€13) | €4.13 | + 218% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$90 (€58) | €24 | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€6) | €3.81 | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (€3.18) | €3.42 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.64 (€3.01) | €3.93 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.35 (€1.52) | €1.60 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.82 (€1.83) | €2.23 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (€12) | €23 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (€35) | €37 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (€16) | €21 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$80 (€52) | €79 | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (€57) | €47 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.78 (€3.10) | €3.07 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.28) | €5.26 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$533 (€346) | €441 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 (€0.45) | €0.22 | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$49 (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,668 (C$5,654) in Barrie to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Lille.
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