Cost of living in Barrie, Canada vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (£11) | £10 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (£4.36) | £3.36 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.95 (£1.66) | £1.01 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.92 (£2.20) | £2.86 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.73 (£2.10) | £1.28 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£5.30) | £5.47 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.66 (£2.06) | £1.94 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.27 (£1.27) | £0.85 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.34 (£1.87) | £1.71 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£9) | £8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.36 (£1.32) | £1.78 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (£1.24) | £0.90 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,842 (£1,034) | £1,801 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,522 (£854) | £1,197 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$268 (£151) | £138 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,188 (£667) | £981 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$928 (£521) | £609 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$211 (£118) | £131 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (£33) | £17 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$424 (£238) | £331 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$197 (£111) | £66 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (£8) | £5.73 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (£10) | £11 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 (£34) | £81 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$45 (£25) | £29 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (£61) | £67 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (£70) | £63 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,039 (£14,619) | £17,216 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (£0.67) | £1.21 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (£49) | £52 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (£14) | £13 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (£5.58) | £3.90 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (£11) | £7 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$92 (£52) | £80 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (£5.48) | £3.07 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (£2.76) | £1.41 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.86 (£2.73) | £3.30 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.37 (£1.33) | £1.51 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (£1.65) | £1.20 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (£11) | £12 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (£30) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (£14) | £23 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$79 (£45) | £89 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (£49) | £51 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (£6) | £7 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 (£2.65) | £3.62 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (£3.46) | £4.40 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$515 (£289) | £401 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 (£0.39) | £0.17 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 (£26) | £27 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (£7) | £9 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 156 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £5,417 (C$9,649) in Barrie.
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