Cost of living in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$11 (S/. 33) | S/. 24 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (S/. 32) | S/. 17 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$13 (S/. 38) | S/. 7 | + 427% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.20 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (S/. 12) | S/. 6 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.91 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.81 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.20 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.41 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.44 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$6 (S/. 19) | S/. 5.23 | + 256% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (S/. 58) | S/. 43 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$1.52 (S/. 4.39) | S/. 7 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$0.84 (S/. 2.43) | S/. 1.61 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 80% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,473 (S/. 4,264) | S/. 2,914 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,052 (S/. 3,047) | S/. 1,676 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$134 (S/. 388) | S/. 205 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,123 (S/. 3,251) | S/. 2,252 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$769 (S/. 2,226) | S/. 1,169 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$100 (S/. 290) | S/. 160 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 (S/. 143) | S/. 69 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$325 (S/. 940) | S/. 1,255 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (S/. 317) | S/. 337 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (S/. 40) | S/. 35 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$35 (S/. 101) | S/. 18 | + 473% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (S/. 188) | S/. 155 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$25 (S/. 72) | S/. 89 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$64 (S/. 185) | S/. 249 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$69 (S/. 200) | S/. 248 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,827 (S/. 66,101) | S/. 66,001 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.33 (S/. 3.85) | S/. 3.77 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$77 (S/. 223) | S/. 127 | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (S/. 30) | S/. 22 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$38 (S/. 110) | S/. 22 | + 409% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | S/. 74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (S/. 23) | S/. 19 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.11 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.39 (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.92 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.64 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.00 (S/. 2.91) | S/. 4.34 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$35 (S/. 101) | S/. 43 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (S/. 146) | S/. 36 | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$19 (S/. 55) | S/. 33 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$34 (S/. 98) | S/. 90 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$79 (S/. 230) | S/. 107 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (S/. 22) | S/. 26 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.00 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.75 (S/. 17) | S/. 8 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$410 (S/. 1,187) | S/. 1,819 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.61 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$32 (S/. 94) | S/. 163 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (S/. 40) | S/. 16 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 14,251 (C$4,921) in Thunder Bay, Ontario to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,000 in Lima.
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