Cost of living in Barrie, Canada vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (€13) | €9 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €5.45 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (€5.16) | €3.75 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.95 (€1.96) | €1.23 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.92 (€2.60) | €3.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.73 (€2.48) | €1.35 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (€6) | €4.12 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.66 (€2.43) | €1.36 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.27 (€1.51) | €0.68 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.34 (€2.21) | €1.14 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (€11) | €8 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.36 (€1.56) | €2.02 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (€1.47) | €0.90 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,842 (€1,223) | €426 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,522 (€1,010) | €302 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$268 (€178) | €122 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,188 (€789) | €316 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$928 (€616) | €245 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$211 (€140) | €94 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (€39) | €21 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$424 (€281) | €351 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$197 (€131) | €71 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (€12) | €5.67 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 (€41) | €83 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$45 (€30) | €40 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (€73) | €70 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (€83) | €71 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,039 (€17,289) | €23,202 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (€0.79) | €1.57 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (€58) | €39 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (€16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€7) | €3.23 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (€13) | €5.59 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$92 (€61) | €32 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€6) | €3.88 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (€3.26) | €3.80 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.86 (€3.23) | €3.50 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.37 (€1.57) | €1.53 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (€1.95) | €1.83 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (€36) | €22 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (€17) | €15 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$79 (€53) | €38 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (€58) | €46 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 (€3.13) | €3.40 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (€4.09) | €3.22 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$515 (€342) | €792 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 (€0.46) | €0.24 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (€31) | €38 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €4.08 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 114 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 34% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,739 (C$2,619) in Barrie to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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