| CAD |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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C$24
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($18)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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C$16
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($11)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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C$10
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($7)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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C$3.43
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($2.50)
|
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12 eggs, large
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C$6
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($4.41)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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C$6
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($4.49)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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C$11
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($8)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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C$5.38
|
($3.93)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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C$3.32
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($2.42)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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C$3.63
|
($2.65)
|
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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C$20
|
($15)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
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C$3.36
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($2.45)
|
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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C$2.55
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($1.86)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| CAD |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
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C$3,111
|
($2,268)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
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C$2,424
|
($1,767)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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C$284
|
($207)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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C$1,814
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($1,322)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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C$1,493
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($1,088)
|
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
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C$135
|
($98)
|
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
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C$72
|
($53)
|
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40” flat screen tv
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C$344
|
($251)
|
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
C$186
|
($135)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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C$16
|
($11)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
C$26
|
($19)
|
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| CAD |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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C$81
|
($59)
|
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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C$75
|
($54)
|
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
C$145
|
($106)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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C$181
|
($132)
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
C$30,828
|
($22,473)
|
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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C$1.47
|
($1.07)
|
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Monthly ticket public transport
|
C$130
|
($95)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
C$23
|
($17)
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Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| CAD |
USD |
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
C$12
|
($9)
|
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
C$27
|
($20)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
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C$81
|
($59)
|
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
C$7
|
($5.00)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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C$5.66
|
($4.13)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
C$5.87
|
($4.28)
|
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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C$2.76
|
($2.01)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
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C$2.08
|
($1.52)
|
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
C$28
|
($21)
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| CAD |
USD |
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
C$62
|
($45)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
C$30
|
($22)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
C$260
|
($189)
|
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
C$126
|
($92)
|
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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C$14
|
($10)
|
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
C$5.37
|
($3.92)
|
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
C$9
|
($6)
|
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
C$582
|
($424)
|
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
C$0.33
|
($0.24)
|
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1 month of gym membership in business district
|
C$59
|
($43)
|
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
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C$18
|
($13)
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