Cost of living in Barrie, Canada vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 40% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($13) | $17 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($8) | $10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($5.63) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.94 ($2.07) | $1.69 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.33 ($3.05) | $5.99 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.79 ($2.67) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.61 ($2.54) | $4.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 ($1.71) | $2.46 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 ($2.24) | $3.30 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($11) | $16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.30 ($1.62) | $2.45 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 ($1.60) | $4.34 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 44% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,698 ($1,195) | $2,550 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,443 ($1,016) | $1,846 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 ($176) | $274 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,135 ($799) | $1,691 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$909 ($640) | $1,289 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$212 ($149) | $142 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($38) | $41 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$446 ($314) | $450 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$183 ($129) | $132 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$15 ($11) | $26 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 50% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$58 ($41) | $66 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 ($34) | $75 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 ($77) | $100 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$122 ($86) | $181 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,770 ($18,143) | $25,902 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 ($0.83) | $1.02 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 ($61) | $43 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 ($17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 46% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($14) | $28 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$90 ($63) | $115 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 ($3.45) | $5.06 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.64 ($3.27) | $5.65 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.35 ($1.65) | $5.11 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.82 ($1.98) | $1.99 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 ($13) | $25 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 31% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 ($38) | $57 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 ($17) | $25 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$80 ($57) | $202 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 ($62) | $97 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.78 ($3.36) | $5.90 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($4.64) | $6 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$533 ($375) | $429 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 ($0.49) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$49 ($35) | $51 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 ($8) | $10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 132 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 05, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,800 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,165 (C$7,337) in Barrie.
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