Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Sarnia (Canada)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 849 prices entered by 111 different people.
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Sarnia (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (Canada) | Sarnia (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$20 | C$15 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 | C$10 | 2% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 | C$5.85 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.29 | C$2.12 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.08 | C$3.49 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.44 | C$3.31 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 | C$7 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.24 | C$2.99 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.86 | C$1.72 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.77 | C$3.05 | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$20 | C$15 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.64 | C$1.93 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.79 | C$1.56 | 79% |
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Sarnia (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Sarnia (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,944 | C$1,274 | 131% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$2,178 | C$927 | 135% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$104 | C$148 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,203 | C$1,033 | 113% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,474 | C$885 | 67% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$68 | C$55 | 23% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$62 | C$52 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$385 | C$575 | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$138 | C$152 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$11 | C$10 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$26 | C$19 | 35% |
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Sarnia (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Sarnia (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$80 | C$56 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$49 | C$54 | 9% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$111 | C$101 | 10% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$140 | C$200 | 30% |
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Sarnia (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Sarnia (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$21,143 | C$25,740 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.28 | C$1.23 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$113 | C$70 | 62% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$28 | - | - |
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Sarnia (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Sarnia (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$10 | C$8 | 16% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$23 | C$80 | 71% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$119 | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$10 | C$3.99 | 157% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.26 | C$3.12 | 69% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.58 | C$3.39 | 64% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.82 | C$2.06 | 85% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$3.22 | C$1.31 | 146% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$24 | C$20 | 24% |
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Sarnia (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Sarnia (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$54 | C$54 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$31 | C$24 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$192 | C$22 | 771% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$97 | C$74 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$13 | C$8 | 64% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$5.07 | C$5.00 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$6 | C$5.52 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$541 | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.50 | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$57 | C$40 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$15 | C$11 | 43% |
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For example, you would need at least C$5,696 in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,200 in Sarnia.