Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada)
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| Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $22 (C$28) | C$14 | 103% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (C$11) | C$11 | 4% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.66 (C$5.93) | C$7 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.92 (C$1.17) | C$1.62 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $4.14 (C$5.27) | C$3.49 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.70 (C$5.99) | C$4.97 | 20% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$9 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.96 (C$6) | C$4.51 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.41 (C$3.06) | C$2.34 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.59 (C$2.03) | C$3.81 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $17 (C$22) | C$20 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.46 (C$3.13) | C$2.15 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $3.05 (C$3.89) | C$1.92 | 103% |
| Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,444 (C$3,112) | C$1,596 | 95% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,161 (C$2,753) | C$1,275 | 116% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $233 (C$297) | C$235 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,362 (C$3,008) | C$1,145 | 163% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,429 (C$1,821) | C$865 | 110% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $150 (C$191) | C$85 | 124% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $60 (C$76) | C$64 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $396 (C$504) | C$471 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $114 (C$145) | C$125 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $19 (C$24) | C$13 | 90% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $18 (C$23) | C$19 | 17% |
| Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $60 (C$76) | C$60 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $37 (C$47) | C$49 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $79 (C$100) | C$119 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $93 (C$119) | C$137 | 13% |
| Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $20,527 (C$26,143) | C$28,671 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.66 (C$0.84) | C$1.03 | 18% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $183 (C$233) | C$101 | 130% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $14 (C$18) | C$16 | 10% |
| Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $8 (C$10) | C$9 | 12% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $29 (C$37) | C$25 | 50% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $164 (C$209) | C$115 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $9 (C$11) | C$9 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $5.46 (C$7) | C$4.83 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $7 (C$10) | C$4.54 | 110% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$2.92 | 193% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $3.63 (C$4.62) | C$2.26 | 104% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $38 (C$48) | C$25 | 92% |
| Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $73 (C$93) | C$51 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $31 (C$40) | C$25 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $56 (C$72) | C$153 | 53% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $66 (C$84) | C$94 | 11% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $14 (C$18) | C$9 | 100% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.14 (C$5.27) | C$4.68 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.49 (C$7) | C$5.95 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $440 (C$560) | C$560 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.14 (C$0.17) | C$0.43 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $51 (C$65) | C$57 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 (C$12) | C$15 | 24% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,858 ($6,170) in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,000 in Winnipeg.