Cost of living in Burlington

In Burlington, Canada, a single person typically needs around $2297 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4981 monthly.

How expensive is Burlington compared to other cities?

Burlington is 61% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Burlington compare to your city?

Burlington is 19% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Burlington is, on average, 9% higher than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Burlington?

Who is Burlington a good fit for?

Burlington 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 Burlington so expensive?

The primary driver of Burlington's high cost of living is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This makes it challenging for those without substantial income to manage living costs.

Is food expensive in Burlington?

Yes, food prices in Burlington are 24% higher than the European benchmark. This adds to the overall cost of living in the city.

Is public transport affordable in Burlington?

Public transport costs are 43% higher than the European benchmark. This can impact overall transportation expenses for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2297 $
Without Rent
810 $
Rent & Utilities
1487 $
Food
591 $
Transport
107 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4407 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
187.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.4 $
Dinner 74.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.26 $
Capuccino 3.75 $
Coke, 330ml 1.96 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.87 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.91 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.65 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.8 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.35 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 20 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.87 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.11 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.39 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.7 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.77 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.55 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.12 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.23 $
Cigarette pack 15.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.3 $
Monthly Pass 103 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.13 $
Taxi, 8 km 26.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 52.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.66 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.4 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.55 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.81 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 86 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 132 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 61.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,304 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,126 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,483 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,392 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 10,851 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,648 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,407 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.62%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11 $
Haircut 17.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 79.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,013 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,642 $

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Burlington vs George Town (George Town is 59% more expensive)
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Burlington vs Nassau (Nassau is 20% more expensive) Burlington vs Freeport (Freeport is 4% less expensive)
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Burlington vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 2% more expensive) Burlington vs Luganville (Luganville is 33% more expensive)
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Burlington vs New York City (New York City is 76% more expensive) Burlington vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 39% more expensive) Burlington vs Chicago (Chicago is 16% more expensive) Burlington vs Houston (Houston is 2% less expensive) Burlington vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 3% more expensive) Burlington vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 11% more expensive) Burlington vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 4% less expensive) Burlington vs San Diego (San Diego is 46% more expensive) Burlington vs Dallas (Dallas is 11% more expensive) Burlington vs San Jose (San Jose is 60% more expensive)
Canada
Burlington vs Toronto (Toronto is 12% more expensive) Burlington vs Montreal (Montreal is 15% less expensive) Burlington vs Calgary (Calgary is 6% less expensive) Burlington vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 3% less expensive) Burlington vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 22% less expensive) Burlington vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 24% less expensive) Burlington vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 8% more expensive) Burlington vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 15% more expensive) Burlington vs Brampton (Brampton is 7% less expensive) Burlington vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 6% less expensive)
Barbados
Burlington vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 41% less expensive) Burlington vs Holetown (Holetown is 39% less expensive)
Panama
Burlington vs Panama City (Panama City is 40% less expensive) Burlington vs Colon (Colon is 49% less expensive) Burlington vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 46% less expensive) Burlington vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 54% less expensive) Burlington vs David (David is 64% less expensive) Burlington vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 59% less expensive) Burlington vs Balboa (Balboa is 46% less expensive) Burlington vs Pacora (Pacora is 46% less expensive) Burlington vs Chitre (Chitre is 53% less expensive) Burlington vs Penonome (Penonome is 52% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Burlington vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 46% less expensive) Burlington vs Cayon (Cayon is 46% less expensive)
Cuba
Burlington vs Havana (Havana is 55% less expensive) Burlington vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 38% less expensive) Burlington vs Holguin (Holguin is 44% less expensive) Burlington vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 34% less expensive) Burlington vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 54% less expensive) Burlington vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 49% less expensive) Burlington vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 32% less expensive) Burlington vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 32% less expensive) Burlington vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 52% less expensive) Burlington vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 62% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Burlington vs San Jose (San Jose is 46% less expensive) Burlington vs Limon (Limon is 48% less expensive) Burlington vs Liberia (Liberia is 61% less expensive) Burlington vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 46% less expensive) Burlington vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 44% less expensive) Burlington vs Cartago (Cartago is 58% less expensive) Burlington vs Heredia (Heredia is 46% less expensive) Burlington vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 27% less expensive) Burlington vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 43% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Burlington vs Castries (Castries is 50% less expensive) Burlington vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 48% less expensive)
Jamaica
Burlington vs Kingston (Kingston is 42% less expensive) Burlington vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 66% less expensive) Burlington vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 56% less expensive) Burlington vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 49% less expensive) Burlington vs May Pen (May Pen is 64% less expensive) Burlington vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 57% less expensive) Burlington vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 63% less expensive) Burlington vs Linstead (Linstead is 54% less expensive) Burlington vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 51% less expensive) Burlington vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 50% less expensive)
El Salvador
Burlington vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 48% less expensive) Burlington vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 69% less expensive) Burlington vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 49% less expensive) Burlington vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 53% less expensive) Burlington vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 49% less expensive) Burlington vs Apopa (Apopa is 50% less expensive) Burlington vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 48% less expensive) Burlington vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 37% less expensive) Burlington vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 53% less expensive) Burlington vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 62% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Burlington vs St. John's (St. John's is 53% less expensive) Burlington vs All Saints (All Saints is 53% less expensive)
Grenada
Burlington vs St. George's (St. George's is 54% less expensive) Burlington vs Grenville (Grenville is 54% less expensive)
Dominica
Burlington vs Roseau (Roseau is 56% less expensive) Burlington vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 50% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Burlington vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 57% less expensive) Burlington vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 56% less expensive)
Belize
Burlington vs Belize City (Belize City is 62% less expensive) Burlington vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 53% less expensive) Burlington vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 68% less expensive) Burlington vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 42% less expensive) Burlington vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 32% less expensive)
Guatemala
Burlington vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 56% less expensive) Burlington vs Mixco (Mixco is 72% less expensive) Burlington vs Coban (Coban is 60% less expensive) Burlington vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 66% less expensive) Burlington vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 61% less expensive) Burlington vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 61% less expensive) Burlington vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 62% less expensive) Burlington vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 62% less expensive) Burlington vs Flores (Flores is 63% less expensive) Burlington vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 66% less expensive)
Honduras
Burlington vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 64% less expensive) Burlington vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 55% less expensive) Burlington vs Choloma (Choloma is 74% less expensive) Burlington vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 72% less expensive) Burlington vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 62% less expensive) Burlington vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 62% less expensive) Burlington vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 69% less expensive) Burlington vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 69% less expensive) Burlington vs Yoro (Yoro is 68% less expensive) Burlington vs La Lima (La Lima is 62% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Burlington vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 65% less expensive) Burlington vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 54% less expensive) Burlington vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 67% less expensive) Burlington vs Higuey (Higuey is 67% less expensive) Burlington vs La Vega (La Vega is 75% less expensive) Burlington vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 64% less expensive) Burlington vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 68% less expensive) Burlington vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 77% less expensive) Burlington vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 73% less expensive) Burlington vs Bonao (Bonao is 76% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Burlington vs Managua (Managua is 66% less expensive) Burlington vs Leon (Leon is 72% less expensive) Burlington vs Masaya (Masaya is 69% less expensive) Burlington vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 76% less expensive) Burlington vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 72% less expensive) Burlington vs Esteli (Esteli is 74% less expensive) Burlington vs Granada (Granada is 70% less expensive) Burlington vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 80% less expensive) Burlington vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 71% less expensive) Burlington vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 61% less expensive)