Cost of Living in Campbell River vs George Town

Cost of living in Campbell River is 28% lower than in George Town (without rent).

Rent in Campbell River is 42% cheaper than in George Town.

Cost of living including rent in Campbell River is 38% lower than in George Town.

Food in Campbell River is 27% cheaper than in George Town.

Transport in Campbell River is very similar to George Town.

Campbell River vs. George Town Comparision

Campbell River George Town
Cost of Living, including rent
2,263 $
3,644 $
Without Rent
783 $
1,093 $
Rent & Utilities
1,480 $
2,551 $
Food
610 $
836 $
Transport
57 $
58 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2,412 $
5,788 $
Quality of Life
56
78
Population
32.6K
41.0K

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Campbell River George Town

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
19.2 $ 29.8 $
Dinner, for 2 74.1 $ 81.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.7 $ 15.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.89 $ 7.16 $
Capuccino 3.94 $ 6.66 $
Coke, 330ml 2.39 $ 3.59 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 3.01 $ 3.24 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.62 $ 4.91 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.92 $ 5.87 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.34 $ 9.58 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.58 $ 15.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.95 $ 15 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.6 $ 14.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.35 $ 5.21 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.59 $ 4.44 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.66 $ 7.76 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.97 $ 2.96 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.93 $ 2.91 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.34 $ 1.83 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.27 $ 2.74 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.3 $ 23.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.02 $ 3.99 $
Cigarette pack 14.7 $ 13.2 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 1.47 $ 3.01 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 59.2 $ 30.2 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.35 $ 1.78 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.7 $ 21.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 65.5 $ 110 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.36 $ 9.99 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 4.27 $ 5.36 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.87 $ 3.97 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.13 $ 2.41 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
33.6 $ 126 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
51.7 $ 196 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
79.7 $ 113 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,354 $ 2,239 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,297 $ 4,623 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,415 $ 2,606 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,523 $ 5,633 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,224 $ 8,428 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,919 $ 4,209 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,412 $ 5,788 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.62 % 7.76 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 47.8 $ 87.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11 $ 18.1 $
Haircut 16.3 $ 23.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 73.9 $ 129 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.5 $ 94.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 763 $ 1,615 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 13,303 $ 26,502 $