Cost of living in Wilkes-Barre is 22% higher than in Mississauga (without rent).
Rent in Wilkes-Barre is 24% cheaper than in Mississauga.
Cost of living including rent in Wilkes-Barre is 9% lower than in Mississauga.
Food in Wilkes-Barre is 39% more expensive than in Mississauga.
Transport in Wilkes-Barre is 57% cheaper than in Mississauga.
| Wilkes-Barre | Mississauga | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wilkes-Barre | Mississauga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
30.1 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.5 $ | 74 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.79 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.77 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 1.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.91 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.32 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.13 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ | 16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.3 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.87 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.76 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 17.1 $ | 11.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.49 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.9 $ | 96.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.4 $ | 13.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 88.9 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.24 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.01 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.65 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.99 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
107 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
164 $ | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.7 $ | 56.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,069 $ | 1,450 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,706 $ | 2,385 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,209 $ | 1,697 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,597 $ | 2,676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,043 $ | 8,634 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,811 $ | 7,001 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,318 $ | 3,465 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.7 % | 6.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50 $ | 47.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 19.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.9 $ | 58.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,042 $ | 502 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,771 $ | 11,142 $ |