Cost of living in Brantford

In Brantford, Canada, living costs about $1884 per month for one person and $4327 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Brantford compared to other cities?

Brantford is 32% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Brantford compare to your city?

Brantford is 55% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Brantford is, on average, 52% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Brantford?

Who is Brantford a good fit for?

Brantford 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 Brantford so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Brantford?

Food costs in Brantford are 0% higher than the European benchmark, making them relatively stable.

Is public transport affordable in Brantford?

Public transport in Brantford is 26% lower than the European benchmark, offering a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1884 $
Without Rent
639 $
Rent & Utilities
1245 $
Food
478 $
Transport
55 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2421 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
105.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.4 $
Dinner 66.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.82 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.33 $
Capuccino 3.38 $
Coke, 330ml 1.73 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.17 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.2 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.21 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.08 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.47 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.85 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.23 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.74 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.01 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.49 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.22 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.02 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.02 $
Cigarette pack 13.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.2 $
Monthly Pass 55.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.13 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 57.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.46 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.17 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.41 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.95 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 82 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 126 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 55 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,069 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,099 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,267 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,079 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,175 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,054 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,421 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.89%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.56 $
Haircut 15.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 63.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 50.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 766 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 11,948 $

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Brantford vs Toronto (Toronto is 37% more expensive) Brantford vs Montreal (Montreal is 4% more expensive) Brantford vs Calgary (Calgary is 14% more expensive) Brantford vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 19% more expensive) Brantford vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 5% less expensive) Brantford vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 7% less expensive) Brantford vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 31% more expensive) Brantford vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 41% more expensive) Brantford vs Brampton (Brampton is 13% more expensive) Brantford vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 14% more expensive)
Barbados
Brantford vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 28% less expensive) Brantford vs Holetown (Holetown is 26% less expensive)
Panama
Brantford vs Panama City (Panama City is 27% less expensive) Brantford vs Colon (Colon is 37% less expensive) Brantford vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 35% less expensive) Brantford vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 44% less expensive) Brantford vs David (David is 56% less expensive) Brantford vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 49% less expensive) Brantford vs Balboa (Balboa is 34% less expensive) Brantford vs Pacora (Pacora is 34% less expensive) Brantford vs Chitre (Chitre is 42% less expensive) Brantford vs Penonome (Penonome is 42% less expensive)
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Brantford vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 34% less expensive) Brantford vs Cayon (Cayon is 34% less expensive)
Cuba
Brantford vs Havana (Havana is 46% less expensive) Brantford vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 25% less expensive) Brantford vs Holguin (Holguin is 32% less expensive) Brantford vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 19% less expensive) Brantford vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 44% less expensive) Brantford vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 38% less expensive) Brantford vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 17% less expensive) Brantford vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 17% less expensive) Brantford vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 42% less expensive) Brantford vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 53% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Brantford vs San Jose (San Jose is 34% less expensive) Brantford vs Limon (Limon is 36% less expensive) Brantford vs Liberia (Liberia is 52% less expensive) Brantford vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 35% less expensive) Brantford vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 32% less expensive) Brantford vs Cartago (Cartago is 49% less expensive) Brantford vs Heredia (Heredia is 34% less expensive) Brantford vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 10% less expensive) Brantford vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 30% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Brantford vs Castries (Castries is 38% less expensive) Brantford vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 37% less expensive)
Jamaica
Brantford vs Kingston (Kingston is 30% less expensive) Brantford vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 58% less expensive) Brantford vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 46% less expensive) Brantford vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 38% less expensive) Brantford vs May Pen (May Pen is 56% less expensive) Brantford vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 48% less expensive) Brantford vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 55% less expensive) Brantford vs Linstead (Linstead is 44% less expensive) Brantford vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 40% less expensive) Brantford vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 39% less expensive)
El Salvador
Brantford vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 37% less expensive) Brantford vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 62% less expensive) Brantford vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 38% less expensive) Brantford vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 43% less expensive) Brantford vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 38% less expensive) Brantford vs Apopa (Apopa is 39% less expensive) Brantford vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 36% less expensive) Brantford vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 23% less expensive) Brantford vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 42% less expensive) Brantford vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 53% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Brantford vs St. John's (St. John's is 42% less expensive) Brantford vs All Saints (All Saints is 43% less expensive)
Grenada
Brantford vs St. George's (St. George's is 43% less expensive) Brantford vs Grenville (Grenville is 44% less expensive)
Dominica
Brantford vs Roseau (Roseau is 47% less expensive) Brantford vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 40% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Brantford vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 48% less expensive) Brantford vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 47% less expensive)
Belize
Brantford vs Belize City (Belize City is 53% less expensive) Brantford vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 42% less expensive) Brantford vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 61% less expensive) Brantford vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 29% less expensive) Brantford vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 17% less expensive)
Guatemala
Brantford vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 47% less expensive) Brantford vs Mixco (Mixco is 66% less expensive) Brantford vs Coban (Coban is 52% less expensive) Brantford vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 59% less expensive) Brantford vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 52% less expensive) Brantford vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 52% less expensive) Brantford vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 54% less expensive) Brantford vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 54% less expensive) Brantford vs Flores (Flores is 54% less expensive) Brantford vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 58% less expensive)
Honduras
Brantford vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 56% less expensive) Brantford vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 45% less expensive) Brantford vs Choloma (Choloma is 68% less expensive) Brantford vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 65% less expensive) Brantford vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 53% less expensive) Brantford vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 54% less expensive) Brantford vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 62% less expensive) Brantford vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 62% less expensive) Brantford vs Yoro (Yoro is 61% less expensive) Brantford vs La Lima (La Lima is 54% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Brantford vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 58% less expensive) Brantford vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 44% less expensive) Brantford vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 59% less expensive) Brantford vs Higuey (Higuey is 59% less expensive) Brantford vs La Vega (La Vega is 70% less expensive) Brantford vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 56% less expensive) Brantford vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 61% less expensive) Brantford vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 72% less expensive) Brantford vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 67% less expensive) Brantford vs Bonao (Bonao is 71% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Brantford vs Managua (Managua is 59% less expensive) Brantford vs Leon (Leon is 66% less expensive) Brantford vs Masaya (Masaya is 62% less expensive) Brantford vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 71% less expensive) Brantford vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 66% less expensive) Brantford vs Esteli (Esteli is 69% less expensive) Brantford vs Granada (Granada is 63% less expensive) Brantford vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 76% less expensive) Brantford vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 65% less expensive) Brantford vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 53% less expensive)