Cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$25) | C$22 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (C$1.48) | C$2.85 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.65 (C$8) | C$5.11 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (C$7) | C$4.89 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.52 (C$6) | C$4.61 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.14 (C$3.08) | C$4.40 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (C$4.11) | C$3.71 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$22) | C$18 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.72 (C$3.92) | C$2.63 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (C$2.37) | C$2.41 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,801 (C$4,028) | C$2,308 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,924 (C$2,767) | C$1,757 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (C$289) | C$120 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,720 (C$2,474) | C$1,249 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,399 (C$2,011) | C$1,119 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $104 (C$149) | C$93 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (C$83) | C$66 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $226 (C$326) | C$342 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (C$163) | C$152 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (C$25) | C$12 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (C$56) | C$29 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$61) | C$79 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (C$104) | C$73 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$113) | C$119 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (C$140) | C$157 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,937 (C$35,859) | C$27,346 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (C$1.27) | C$1.75 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (C$75) | C$57 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$28) | C$30 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$16) | C$38 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (C$126) | C$54 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.96 (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (C$5.20) | C$3.98 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (C$3.13) | C$1.60 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$33) | C$24 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $83 (C$119) | C$65 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$37) | C$28 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 (C$308) | C$104 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $125 (C$179) | C$106 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$19) | C$11 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (C$7) | C$5.86 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $579 (C$833) | C$644 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$66) | C$53 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$11) | C$18 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 123 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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