Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$22) | C$21 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$13 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.90 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (C$1.14) | C$3.03 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.01 (C$5.45) | C$5.16 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (C$5.17) | C$4.89 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (C$3.87) | C$4.06 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (C$2.22) | C$3.38 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 (C$3.03) | C$3.52 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$18 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (C$2.49) | C$2.63 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.31 (C$3.15) | C$2.32 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,194 (C$2,982) | C$2,274 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,440 (C$1,958) | C$1,757 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (C$216) | C$120 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,348 (C$1,832) | C$1,249 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $864 (C$1,175) | C$1,119 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (C$132) | C$93 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (C$95) | C$66 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $296 (C$403) | C$342 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (C$215) | C$152 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$12 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (C$28) | C$29 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (C$66) | C$79 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (C$76) | C$73 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$106) | C$119 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (C$133) | C$157 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 (C$29,514) | C$27,346 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (C$1.08) | C$1.67 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (C$36) | C$57 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (C$60) | C$30 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$36) | C$38 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (C$166) | C$54 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (C$4.97) | C$5.44 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.95 (C$8) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (C$4.16) | C$3.79 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (C$2.36) | C$1.60 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$27) | C$22 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is about the same as in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$61) | C$61 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$31) | C$28 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (C$236) | C$104 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (C$106) | C$106 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (C$7) | C$5.86 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.14 (C$7) | C$6 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $557 (C$758) | C$644 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.33) | C$0.50 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (C$79) | C$53 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$18 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 101 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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