Cost of living in Barrie

Barrie, Canada is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1999 for one person and $4692 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Barrie compared to other cities?

Barrie is 40% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Barrie compare to your city?

Barrie is 21% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Barrie is, on average, 14% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Barrie?

Who is Barrie a good fit for?

Barrie 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 Barrie so expensive?

The primary driver of Barrie's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Barrie?

Yes, food costs are 29% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Barrie?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 5% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1999 $
Without Rent
822 $
Rent & Utilities
1177 $
Food
614 $
Transport
71 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2778 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
148.0K

Do you live in Barrie? Help us.

Update Prices

Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.8 $
Dinner 67.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.99 $
Capuccino 3.57 $
Coke, 330ml 1.8 $

Compare Barrie with:

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 3.04 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.35 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.65 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.21 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 29.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.4 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.96 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.16 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.75 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.94 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.99 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.49 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.61 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.37 $
Cigarette pack 11.5 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.58 $
Monthly Pass 66.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.12 $
Taxi, 8 km 21.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 66.4 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.07 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.41 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.55 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.48 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 130 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 204 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 63 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 954 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,679 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,106 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,979 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,187 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 953 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,778 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.76%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 35.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12 $
Haircut 13.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 130 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 66.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,114 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,666 $

Compare Barrie with other top cities

Cayman Islands
Barrie vs George Town (George Town is 82% more expensive)
Bahamas
Barrie vs Nassau (Nassau is 38% more expensive) Barrie vs Freeport (Freeport is 10% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Barrie vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 18% more expensive) Barrie vs Luganville (Luganville is 53% more expensive)
United States
Barrie vs New York City (New York City is 103% more expensive) Barrie vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 59% more expensive) Barrie vs Chicago (Chicago is 33% more expensive) Barrie vs Houston (Houston is 12% more expensive) Barrie vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 19% more expensive) Barrie vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 27% more expensive) Barrie vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 10% more expensive) Barrie vs San Diego (San Diego is 67% more expensive) Barrie vs Dallas (Dallas is 28% more expensive) Barrie vs San Jose (San Jose is 84% more expensive)
Canada
Barrie vs Toronto (Toronto is 29% more expensive) Barrie vs Montreal (Montreal is 2% less expensive) Barrie vs Calgary (Calgary is 8% more expensive) Barrie vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 12% more expensive) Barrie vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 11% less expensive) Barrie vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 12% less expensive) Barrie vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 24% more expensive) Barrie vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 33% more expensive) Barrie vs Brampton (Brampton is 6% more expensive) Barrie vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 8% more expensive)
Barbados
Barrie vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 32% less expensive) Barrie vs Holetown (Holetown is 30% less expensive)
Panama
Barrie vs Panama City (Panama City is 31% less expensive) Barrie vs Colon (Colon is 41% less expensive) Barrie vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 38% less expensive) Barrie vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 47% less expensive) Barrie vs David (David is 58% less expensive) Barrie vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 52% less expensive) Barrie vs Balboa (Balboa is 38% less expensive) Barrie vs Pacora (Pacora is 38% less expensive) Barrie vs Chitre (Chitre is 45% less expensive) Barrie vs Penonome (Penonome is 45% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Barrie vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 38% less expensive) Barrie vs Cayon (Cayon is 38% less expensive)
Cuba
Barrie vs Havana (Havana is 49% less expensive) Barrie vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 29% less expensive) Barrie vs Holguin (Holguin is 36% less expensive) Barrie vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 24% less expensive) Barrie vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 47% less expensive) Barrie vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 42% less expensive) Barrie vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 22% less expensive) Barrie vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 22% less expensive) Barrie vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 45% less expensive) Barrie vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 56% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Barrie vs San Jose (San Jose is 38% less expensive) Barrie vs Limon (Limon is 40% less expensive) Barrie vs Liberia (Liberia is 55% less expensive) Barrie vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 38% less expensive) Barrie vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 36% less expensive) Barrie vs Cartago (Cartago is 52% less expensive) Barrie vs Heredia (Heredia is 38% less expensive) Barrie vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 16% less expensive) Barrie vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 34% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Barrie vs Castries (Castries is 42% less expensive) Barrie vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 40% less expensive)
Jamaica
Barrie vs Kingston (Kingston is 34% less expensive) Barrie vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 61% less expensive) Barrie vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 49% less expensive) Barrie vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 42% less expensive) Barrie vs May Pen (May Pen is 59% less expensive) Barrie vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 51% less expensive) Barrie vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 58% less expensive) Barrie vs Linstead (Linstead is 48% less expensive) Barrie vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 44% less expensive) Barrie vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 43% less expensive)
El Salvador
Barrie vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 40% less expensive) Barrie vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 65% less expensive) Barrie vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 41% less expensive) Barrie vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 46% less expensive) Barrie vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 42% less expensive) Barrie vs Apopa (Apopa is 43% less expensive) Barrie vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 40% less expensive) Barrie vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 27% less expensive) Barrie vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 46% less expensive) Barrie vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 56% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Barrie vs St. John's (St. John's is 46% less expensive) Barrie vs All Saints (All Saints is 46% less expensive)
Grenada
Barrie vs St. George's (St. George's is 47% less expensive) Barrie vs Grenville (Grenville is 47% less expensive)
Dominica
Barrie vs Roseau (Roseau is 50% less expensive) Barrie vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 43% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Barrie vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 51% less expensive) Barrie vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 50% less expensive)
Belize
Barrie vs Belize City (Belize City is 56% less expensive) Barrie vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 45% less expensive) Barrie vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 64% less expensive) Barrie vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 33% less expensive) Barrie vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 21% less expensive)
Guatemala
Barrie vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 50% less expensive) Barrie vs Mixco (Mixco is 68% less expensive) Barrie vs Coban (Coban is 54% less expensive) Barrie vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 61% less expensive) Barrie vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 55% less expensive) Barrie vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 55% less expensive) Barrie vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 56% less expensive) Barrie vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 56% less expensive) Barrie vs Flores (Flores is 57% less expensive) Barrie vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 60% less expensive)
Honduras
Barrie vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 59% less expensive) Barrie vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 48% less expensive) Barrie vs Choloma (Choloma is 70% less expensive) Barrie vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 67% less expensive) Barrie vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 56% less expensive) Barrie vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 57% less expensive) Barrie vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 64% less expensive) Barrie vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 64% less expensive) Barrie vs Yoro (Yoro is 63% less expensive) Barrie vs La Lima (La Lima is 56% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Barrie vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 60% less expensive) Barrie vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 48% less expensive) Barrie vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 62% less expensive) Barrie vs Higuey (Higuey is 62% less expensive) Barrie vs La Vega (La Vega is 71% less expensive) Barrie vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 58% less expensive) Barrie vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 63% less expensive) Barrie vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 74% less expensive) Barrie vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 69% less expensive) Barrie vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Barrie vs Managua (Managua is 61% less expensive) Barrie vs Leon (Leon is 68% less expensive) Barrie vs Masaya (Masaya is 64% less expensive) Barrie vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 72% less expensive) Barrie vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 68% less expensive) Barrie vs Esteli (Esteli is 70% less expensive) Barrie vs Granada (Granada is 65% less expensive) Barrie vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 77% less expensive) Barrie vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 67% less expensive) Barrie vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 55% less expensive)