Cost of living in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Youngstown, Ohio | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (C$17) | C$21 | - 16% | |
| 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 | $4.63 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (C$1.02) | C$3.03 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.26 (C$3.06) | C$5.16 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.68 (C$4.99) | C$4.89 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.38 (C$5.93) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (C$4.55) | C$4.06 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.22 (C$1.66) | C$3.38 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.82 (C$7) | C$3.52 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (C$15) | C$18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (C$2.58) | C$2.63 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (C$1.93) | C$2.32 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Youngstown, Ohio | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,014 (C$1,373) | C$2,274 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $721 (C$976) | C$1,757 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (C$287) | C$120 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $818 (C$1,107) | C$1,249 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $440 (C$596) | C$1,119 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $181 (C$245) | C$93 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $37 (C$50) | C$66 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $255 (C$345) | C$342 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (C$157) | C$152 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$12 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (C$17) | C$29 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Youngstown, Ohio | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$56) | C$79 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $27 (C$36) | C$73 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (C$106) | C$119 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$128) | C$157 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Youngstown, Ohio | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,306 (C$31,548) | C$27,346 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (C$1.01) | C$1.67 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (C$68) | C$57 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | C$30 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.11 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$15) | C$38 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (C$114) | C$54 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6.00 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (C$4.00) | C$5.44 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.13 (C$5.60) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.21 (C$2.99) | C$3.79 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (C$1.35) | C$1.60 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Youngstown, Ohio | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$49) | C$61 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$29) | C$28 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $115 (C$155) | C$104 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (C$72) | C$106 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (C$7) | C$5.86 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.64 (C$4.92) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (C$576) | C$644 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (C$0.51) | C$0.50 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (C$47) | C$53 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$18 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 94 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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