| CAD |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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C$25
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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$13
|
($9)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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C$9
|
($7)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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C$2.92
|
($2.14)
|
|
12 eggs, large
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C$6
|
($4.55)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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C$4.74
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($3.47)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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C$10
|
($7)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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C$4.56
|
($3.34)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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C$3.57
|
($2.61)
|
|
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
|
C$21
|
($15)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
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C$3.24
|
($2.37)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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C$3.09
|
($2.26)
|
|
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| CAD |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
C$4,284
|
($3,135)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
C$2,943
|
($2,153)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
C$152
|
($111)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
C$2,432
|
($1,780)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
C$1,944
|
($1,422)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
C$82
|
($60)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
C$82
|
($60)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
C$435
|
($318)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
C$299
|
($219)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
C$11
|
($8)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
C$29
|
($22)
|
|
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
C$84
|
($61)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
C$61
|
($45)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
C$125
|
($92)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
C$160
|
($117)
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
C$30,055
|
($21,990)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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C$1.98
|
($1.45)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
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C$125
|
($92)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
C$22
|
($16)
|
|
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
C$11
|
($8)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
C$21
|
($15)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
C$156
|
($114)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
C$10
|
($8)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
C$6
|
($4.73)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
C$8
|
($5.88)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
C$3.25
|
($2.38)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
C$3.21
|
($2.35)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
C$27
|
($20)
|
| CAD |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
C$82
|
($60)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
C$33
|
($24)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
C$291
|
($213)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
C$112
|
($82)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
C$15
|
($11)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
C$5.11
|
($3.74)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
C$8
|
($5.55)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
C$558
|
($408)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
C$0.36
|
($0.27)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
C$67
|
($49)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
C$15
|
($11)
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