Cost of living in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
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| Food in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 111% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$19 (S/. 54) | S/. 25 | 119% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | 76% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$8 (S/. 22) | S/. 7 | 194% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.32 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.20 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.77 (S/. 14) | S/. 6 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.33 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.78 | 235% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$10 (S/. 30) | S/. 14 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.79 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.52 | 145% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.57 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.43 | 209% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.99 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.61 | 56% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$18 (S/. 53) | S/. 41 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.42 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | 5% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.22 (S/. 6) | S/. 1.57 | 312% |
| Housing in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,879 (S/. 5,502) | S/. 2,911 | 89% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,415 (S/. 4,144) | S/. 1,741 | 138% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$98 (S/. 288) | S/. 208 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,117 (S/. 3,271) | S/. 2,216 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$991 (S/. 2,903) | S/. 1,177 | 147% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$82 (S/. 239) | S/. 163 | 46% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$65 (S/. 190) | S/. 67 | 185% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$392 (S/. 1,149) | S/. 1,276 | 10% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$161 (S/. 471) | S/. 359 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$12 (S/. 35) | S/. 35 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$24 (S/. 71) | S/. 17 | 320% |
| Clothes in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$76 (S/. 221) | S/. 147 | 51% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$87 (S/. 255) | S/. 92 | 177% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$114 (S/. 333) | S/. 248 | 34% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$143 (S/. 420) | S/. 249 | 69% |
| Transportation in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$25,318 (S/. 74,142) | S/. 64,210 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.33 (S/. 3.89) | S/. 3.79 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$65 (S/. 190) | S/. 131 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$32 (S/. 92) | S/. 40 | 130% |
| Personal Care in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$13 (S/. 39) | S/. 25 | 59% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$35 (S/. 102) | S/. 30 | 244% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$54 (S/. 158) | S/. 74 | 114% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$10 (S/. 30) | S/. 17 | 76% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.12 (S/. 15) | S/. 14 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.39 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.43 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.56 | 120% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.27 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.40 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$20 (S/. 58) | S/. 42 | 39% |
| Entertainment in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$48 (S/. 140) | S/. 36 | 291% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$25 (S/. 74) | S/. 33 | 123% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$116 (S/. 340) | S/. 94 | 262% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$84 (S/. 247) | S/. 112 | 122% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 26 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.56 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$6 (S/. 18) | S/. 8 | 136% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$677 (S/. 1,983) | S/. 1,700 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | S/. 0.53 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$46 (S/. 136) | S/. 166 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$13 (S/. 39) | S/. 16 | 140% |
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For example, you would need at least S/. 14,213 (C$4,854) in Nanaimo, British Columbia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,000 in Lima.