Cost of living in Penticton is 5% lower than in Mississauga (without rent).
Rent in Penticton is 39% cheaper than in Mississauga.
Cost of living including rent in Penticton is 28% lower than in Mississauga.
Food in Penticton is 8% more expensive than in Mississauga.
Transport in Penticton is 64% cheaper than in Mississauga.
| Penticton | Mississauga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Penticton | Mississauga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51.9 $ | 74 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.81 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.14 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.06 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 1.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.38 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.43 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.18 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.1 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.64 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.58 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.31 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.9 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.03 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.4 $ | 11.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.4 $ | 96.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 73.8 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.93 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.46 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.03 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.1 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.2 $ | 56.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 870 $ | 1,450 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,608 $ | 2,385 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 940 $ | 1,697 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,699 $ | 2,676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,214 $ | 8,634 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,165 $ | 7,001 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,206 $ | 3,465 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.91 % | 6.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.7 $ | 47.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 16.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.1 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41 $ | 58.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 546 $ | 502 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,220 $ | 11,142 $ |