Cost of living in Sarnia is 9% lower than in Vieux Fort (without rent).
Rent in Sarnia is 102% more expensive than in Vieux Fort.
Cost of living including rent in Sarnia is 35% higher than in Vieux Fort.
Food in Sarnia is 10% cheaper than in Vieux Fort.
Transport in Sarnia is 26% cheaper than in Vieux Fort.
| Sarnia | Vieux Fort | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sarnia | Vieux Fort | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.2 $ | 8.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.9 $ | 93.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.62 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.2 $ | 1.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.36 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.31 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.7 $ | 7.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.23 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.6 $ | 36 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.3 $ | 33.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 75.1 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.39 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.02 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.51 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 4.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88 $ | 77.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 119 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.1 $ | 41.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 757 $ | 315 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,186 $ | 447 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,034 $ | 498 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,852 $ | 1,101 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,336 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,370 $ | 1,099 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,391 $ | 1,221 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.47 % | 7.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.6 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ | 9.9 $ |
| Haircut | 12.7 $ | 6.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.6 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 296 $ | 182 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,295 $ | 6,612 $ |