Cost of living in Sherbrooke, Canada vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.93 (AU$1.94) | AU$1.48 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.20 (AU$3.20) | AU$5.06 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.39 (AU$3.40) | AU$4.83 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.84 (AU$3.84) | AU$4.57 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.89 (AU$1.90) | AU$3.19 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.45 (AU$3.46) | AU$5.70 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$1.77 (AU$1.77) | AU$2.80 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.01 (AU$2.01) | AU$2.67 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$917 (AU$919) | AU$2,894 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$645 (AU$647) | AU$2,147 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$91 (AU$92) | AU$238 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$676 (AU$677) | AU$1,809 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$507 (AU$508) | AU$1,422 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$84 (AU$84) | AU$159 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (AU$40) | AU$46 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$401 (AU$402) | AU$354 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$133 (AU$133) | AU$212 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (AU$63) | AU$101 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (AU$58) | AU$59 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (AU$118) | AU$129 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$78 (AU$78) | AU$131 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,329 (AU$25,378) | AU$27,303 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 (AU$1.16) | AU$1.38 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$68 (AU$68) | AU$160 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$100 (AU$100) | AU$72 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.26 (AU$4.27) | AU$4.31 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.75 (AU$3.76) | AU$5.32 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.02 (AU$3.03) | AU$2.55 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 (AU$2.70) | AU$3.01 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (AU$21) | AU$36 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sherbrooke (Canada) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (AU$44) | AU$51 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$18 (AU$19) | AU$39 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$128 (AU$128) | AU$226 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 (AU$86) | AU$78 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.43 (AU$4.44) | AU$4.40 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$800 (AU$802) | AU$634 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.01 (AU$1.01) | AU$0.25 | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$27 (AU$27) | AU$72 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$33 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,101 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,257 (C$5,247) in Sherbrooke.
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