Cost of living in Apex is 15% higher than in Brampton (without rent).
Rent in Apex is very similar to Brampton.
Cost of living including rent in Apex is 4% higher than in Brampton.
Food in Apex is 30% more expensive than in Brampton.
Transport in Apex is 67% cheaper than in Brampton.
| Apex | Brampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Apex | Brampton | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.4 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.5 $ | 44.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.9 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.69 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.2 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.46 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.98 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.42 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.97 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.13 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.4 $ | 11.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.49 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.2 $ | 104 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.2 $ | 14.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 153 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.17 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.52 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.95 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 1.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 114 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 173 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.9 $ | 46.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,162 $ | 1,179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,088 $ | 1,985 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,308 $ | 1,414 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,512 $ | 2,287 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,333 $ | 6,375 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,785 $ | 4,607 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,588 $ | 2,554 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 6.63 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 21.3 $ | 15.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 83.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46 $ | 57.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,415 $ | 644 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,940 $ | 11,102 $ |