Cost of living in Amherstburg

In Amherstburg, Canada, living costs about $1833 per month for one person and $4054 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Amherstburg compared to other cities?

Amherstburg is 28% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Amherstburg compare to your city?

Amherstburg is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Amherstburg is, on average, 58% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Amherstburg?

Who is Amherstburg a good fit for?

Amherstburg is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Amherstburg so expensive?

The primary reason for the high cost of living in Amherstburg is the significant increase in rent and utilities. This factor heavily influences overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Amherstburg?

Food prices in Amherstburg are 10% higher compared to the European benchmark. This can impact monthly budgets for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Amherstburg?

Public transport in Amherstburg is 16% lower than the European benchmark. This makes commuting more cost-effective for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1833 $
Without Rent
723 $
Rent & Utilities
1110 $
Food
524 $
Transport
62 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2844 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
21.9K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.9 $
Dinner 65.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.12 $
Capuccino 3.67 $
Coke, 330ml 1.84 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.18 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.03 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.09 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.13 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.89 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.78 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.57 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.3 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.54 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.13 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.98 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.97 $
Cigarette pack 12.2 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.39 $
Monthly Pass 78.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.15 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 107 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.21 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.02 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.7 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.89 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 88 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 135 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 57.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 952 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,572 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,018 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,705 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,79 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,228 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,844 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.71%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.3 $
Haircut 13.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 50.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 592 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 12,566 $

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Amherstburg vs San Jose (San Jose is 32% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Limon (Limon is 34% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Liberia (Liberia is 51% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 33% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 30% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Cartago (Cartago is 48% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Heredia (Heredia is 32% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 8% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 29% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs Castries (Castries is 37% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 35% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs Kingston (Kingston is 28% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 57% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 44% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 36% less expensive) Amherstburg vs May Pen (May Pen is 55% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 47% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 54% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Linstead (Linstead is 43% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 39% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 38% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs St. John's (St. John's is 41% less expensive) Amherstburg vs All Saints (All Saints is 41% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs St. George's (St. George's is 42% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Grenville (Grenville is 42% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs Roseau (Roseau is 45% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 38% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 46% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 45% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs Belize City (Belize City is 52% less expensive) Amherstburg vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 41% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 60% less expensive) Amherstburg vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 27% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 14% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 45% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Mixco (Mixco is 65% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Coban (Coban is 50% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 58% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 51% less expensive) Amherstburg vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 51% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 52% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 53% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Flores (Flores is 53% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 57% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 55% less expensive) Amherstburg vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 43% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Choloma (Choloma is 67% less expensive) Amherstburg vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 65% less expensive) Amherstburg vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 52% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 53% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 61% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 61% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Yoro (Yoro is 60% less expensive) Amherstburg vs La Lima (La Lima is 53% less expensive)
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Amherstburg vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 57% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 43% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 58% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Higuey (Higuey is 58% less expensive) Amherstburg vs La Vega (La Vega is 69% less expensive) Amherstburg vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 55% less expensive) Amherstburg vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 60% less expensive) Amherstburg vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 71% less expensive) Amherstburg vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 66% less expensive) Amherstburg vs Bonao (Bonao is 70% less expensive)
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