Cost of living in Charlottetown is 18% higher than in St. George's (without rent).
Rent in Charlottetown is 99% more expensive than in St. George's.
Cost of living including rent in Charlottetown is 57% higher than in St. George's.
Food in Charlottetown is 15% more expensive than in St. George's.
Transport in Charlottetown is 18% more expensive than in St. George's.
| Charlottetown | St. George's | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Charlottetown | St. George's | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.4 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.76 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.69 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.71 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.84 $ | 1.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.78 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.2 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.7 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.89 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16.6 $ | 2.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.48 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.7 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.9 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.09 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.28 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.33 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 1.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.2 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
68.5 $ | 43.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 856 $ | 307 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,241 $ | 496 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 980 $ | 584 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,578 $ | 1,045 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,374 $ | 755 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,552 $ | 989 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,085 $ | 1,067 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63 % | 5.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.3 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ | 11 $ |
| Haircut | 11.9 $ | 6.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.8 $ | 26 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 149 $ | 55.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,739 $ | 2,340 $ |