Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (C$32) | C$19 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (C$17) | C$11 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (C$1.47) | C$2.69 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (C$7) | C$5.27 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.03 (C$7) | C$3.79 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (C$2.59) | C$2.67 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (C$4.28) | C$3.97 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (C$27) | C$24 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (C$3.86) | C$2.47 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (C$2.89) | C$2.62 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,224 (C$4,382) | C$2,008 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,480 (C$3,371) | C$1,671 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (C$268) | C$115 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,463 (C$3,347) | C$1,201 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,691 (C$2,298) | C$1,069 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (C$156) | C$85 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (C$52) | C$83 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 (C$480) | C$351 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (C$178) | C$159 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (C$21) | C$17 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (C$41) | C$28 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (C$74) | C$87 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (C$78) | C$80 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (C$125) | C$119 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (C$186) | C$162 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,573 (C$37,473) | C$25,318 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (C$1.71) | C$1.65 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (C$126) | C$66 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$30) | C$31 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$13 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (C$21) | C$38 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (C$238) | C$54 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.99 (C$7) | C$5.63 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$5.47 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (C$8) | C$3.95 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (C$3.62) | C$1.60 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (C$43) | C$24 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (C$95) | C$63 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (C$44) | C$28 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 (C$260) | C$105 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (C$144) | C$107 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$20) | C$12 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (C$7) | C$5.19 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $355 (C$483) | C$677 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (C$84) | C$53 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (C$17) | C$14 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 592 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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