Cost of living in Nanaimo is 24% higher than in All Saints (without rent).
Rent in Nanaimo is 114% more expensive than in All Saints.
Cost of living including rent in Nanaimo is 65% higher than in All Saints.
Food in Nanaimo is 45% more expensive than in All Saints.
Transport in Nanaimo is 28% cheaper than in All Saints.
| Nanaimo | All Saints | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nanaimo | All Saints | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.3 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.18 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.09 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.39 $ | 1.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.82 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.66 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.6 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.2 $ | 3.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.92 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.8 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.35 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19 $ | 32.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.9 $ | 72.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.19 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.54 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.94 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.19 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.4 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63 $ | 50.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 911 $ | 314 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,684 $ | 588 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,004 $ | 416 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,837 $ | 785 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,233 $ | 2,292 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,084 $ | 1,746 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,224 $ | 1,305 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65 % | 4.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.7 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.8 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Haircut | 14.5 $ | 10.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.1 $ | 83.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.4 $ | 78.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 764 $ | 331 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,174 $ | 7,851 $ |