Cost of living in Alma

In Alma, Canada, a family of four typically needs around $3432 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1582 monthly.

How expensive is Alma compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Alma are 11% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Alma compare to your city?

Alma is 8% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Alma is, on average, 38% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Alma?

Who is Alma a good fit for?

Alma is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Alma so expensive?

The cost of living in Alma is primarily driven by higher rent and utilities, which contribute significantly to overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Alma?

Food costs in Alma are 13% higher than the European benchmark, impacting overall monthly expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Alma?

Public transport is 16% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1582 $
Without Rent
733 $
Rent & Utilities
850 $
Food
540 $
Transport
63 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2484 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
31.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.6 $
Dinner 69.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.14 $
Capuccino 4.11 $
Coke, 330ml 1.77 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.01 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.58 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.72 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.73 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.97 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.91 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.4 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.92 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.89 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.16 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.97 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.81 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.81 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.88 $
Cigarette pack 11 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.7 $
Monthly Pass 63.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.18 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 79.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.14 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.7 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.4 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.87 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 74 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 113 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 51.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 730 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 974 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 697 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,225 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,743 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,442 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,484 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.88%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 33.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.87 $
Haircut 15.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 93.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 65.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 683 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,532 $

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Alma vs San Jose (San Jose is 22% less expensive) Alma vs Limon (Limon is 24% less expensive) Alma vs Liberia (Liberia is 43% less expensive) Alma vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 22% less expensive) Alma vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 19% less expensive) Alma vs Cartago (Cartago is 39% less expensive) Alma vs Heredia (Heredia is 21% less expensive) Alma vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 7% more expensive) Alma vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 17% less expensive)
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Alma vs Castries (Castries is 27% less expensive) Alma vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 24% less expensive)
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Alma vs Kingston (Kingston is 16% less expensive) Alma vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 51% less expensive) Alma vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 36% less expensive) Alma vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 26% less expensive) Alma vs May Pen (May Pen is 48% less expensive) Alma vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 38% less expensive) Alma vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 46% less expensive) Alma vs Linstead (Linstead is 34% less expensive) Alma vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 29% less expensive) Alma vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 28% less expensive)
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Alma vs St. George's (St. George's is 33% less expensive) Alma vs Grenville (Grenville is 33% less expensive)
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Alma vs Roseau (Roseau is 37% less expensive) Alma vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 28% less expensive)
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Alma vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 38% less expensive) Alma vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 37% less expensive)
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Alma vs Belize City (Belize City is 45% less expensive) Alma vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 31% less expensive) Alma vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 54% less expensive) Alma vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 16% less expensive) Alma vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 1% less expensive)
Guatemala
Alma vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 36% less expensive) Alma vs Mixco (Mixco is 60% less expensive) Alma vs Coban (Coban is 42% less expensive) Alma vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 51% less expensive) Alma vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 43% less expensive) Alma vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 43% less expensive) Alma vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 45% less expensive) Alma vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 45% less expensive) Alma vs Flores (Flores is 46% less expensive) Alma vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 50% less expensive)
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