In Alma, Canada, a family of four typically needs around $3432 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1582 monthly.
Overall living costs in Alma are 11% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Alma is 8% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Alma is, on average, 38% lower than in Columbus.
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.
The cost of living in Alma is primarily driven by higher rent and utilities, which contribute significantly to overall expenses.
Food costs in Alma are 13% higher than the European benchmark, impacting overall monthly expenses.
Public transport is 16% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option for residents.
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Update Prices| 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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| 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 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.7 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 63.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ |
| 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 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 74 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 113 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 51.9 $ |
| 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 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,743 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,442 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,484 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.88% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.87 $ |
| Haircut | 15.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 683 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,532 $ |