Cost of living in Castries is 20% lower than in Winnipeg (without rent).
Rent in Castries is 45% cheaper than in Winnipeg.
Cost of living including rent in Castries is 34% lower than in Winnipeg.
Food in Castries is 14% cheaper than in Winnipeg.
Transport in Castries is 45% cheaper than in Winnipeg.
| Castries | Winnipeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Castries | Winnipeg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.55 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.8 $ | 58.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.54 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.93 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.94 $ | 2.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.34 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.89 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.53 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 9.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.67 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.1 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.33 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.83 $ | 13.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.11 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.1 $ | 79.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33.8 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.6 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.3 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.26 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.15 $ | 1.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.9 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 148 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.7 $ | 61.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 357 $ | 801 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 615 $ | 1,333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 597 $ | 810 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 871 $ | 1,459 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,473 $ | 3,190 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,110 $ | 2,819 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,222 $ | 2,464 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.05 % | 6.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.4 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Haircut | 6.35 $ | 21.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 113 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.5 $ | 52.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 181 $ | 820 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,685 $ | 12,307 $ |