Cost of living in West Chester is 6% higher than in Edmonton (without rent).
Rent in West Chester is 47% more expensive than in Edmonton.
Cost of living including rent in West Chester is 28% higher than in Edmonton.
Food in West Chester is 22% more expensive than in Edmonton.
Transport in West Chester is 63% cheaper than in Edmonton.
| West Chester | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| West Chester | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.6 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.01 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.47 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.26 $ | 1.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.27 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.71 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.2 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.15 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.15 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.93 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.5 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.6 $ | 14.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.99 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 65.6 $ | 75 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 20.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 102 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.03 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.59 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.92 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 1.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.2 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 56.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,248 $ | 726 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,774 $ | 1,272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,424 $ | 929 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,806 $ | 1,576 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,688 $ | 2,798 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,179 $ | 2,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,971 $ | 3,052 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 6.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.5 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.8 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Haircut | 20.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.5 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.1 $ | 50.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,507 $ | 745 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,378 $ | 8,270 $ |