Cost of living in Burnaby

Burnaby, Canada is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2589 for one person and $5780 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Burnaby compared to other cities?

Burnaby is 81% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Burnaby compare to your city?

Burnaby is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Burnaby is, on average, 33% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Burnaby?

Who is Burnaby a good fit for?

Burnaby 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 Burnaby so expensive?

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

Is food expensive in Burnaby?

Yes, food costs are 23% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Burnaby?

Public transport costs are 15% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2589 $
Without Rent
822 $
Rent & Utilities
1767 $
Food
588 $
Transport
86 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4396 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
249.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16 $
Dinner 74.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.56 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.97 $
Capuccino 3.8 $
Coke, 330ml 1.77 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.2 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.75 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.58 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.25 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.6 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 20.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.43 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.09 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.94 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.22 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.02 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.43 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.12 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.84 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.5 $
Cigarette pack 14.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.61 $
Monthly Pass 77.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.38 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 100 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.12 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.92 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.97 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.94 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 82 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 125 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 56.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,564 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,702 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,885 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 4,068 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,393 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,864 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,396 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.85%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 31.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.9 $
Haircut 20.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 91.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 47.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,018 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 12,481 $

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Cayman Islands
Burnaby vs George Town (George Town is 41% more expensive)
Bahamas
Burnaby vs Nassau (Nassau is 6% more expensive) Burnaby vs Freeport (Freeport is 15% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Burnaby vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 9% less expensive) Burnaby vs Luganville (Luganville is 18% more expensive)
United States
Burnaby vs New York City (New York City is 56% more expensive) Burnaby vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 23% more expensive) Burnaby vs Chicago (Chicago is 3% more expensive) Burnaby vs Houston (Houston is 13% less expensive) Burnaby vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 8% less expensive) Burnaby vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 2% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 15% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Diego (San Diego is 29% more expensive) Burnaby vs Dallas (Dallas is 2% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Jose (San Jose is 42% more expensive)
Canada
Burnaby vs Toronto (Toronto is 1% less expensive) Burnaby vs Montreal (Montreal is 25% less expensive) Burnaby vs Calgary (Calgary is 17% less expensive) Burnaby vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 14% less expensive) Burnaby vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 31% less expensive) Burnaby vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 32% less expensive) Burnaby vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 5% less expensive) Burnaby vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 2% more expensive) Burnaby vs Brampton (Brampton is 18% less expensive) Burnaby vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 17% less expensive)
Barbados
Burnaby vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 47% less expensive) Burnaby vs Holetown (Holetown is 46% less expensive)
Panama
Burnaby vs Panama City (Panama City is 47% less expensive) Burnaby vs Colon (Colon is 54% less expensive) Burnaby vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 52% less expensive) Burnaby vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 59% less expensive) Burnaby vs David (David is 68% less expensive) Burnaby vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 63% less expensive) Burnaby vs Balboa (Balboa is 52% less expensive) Burnaby vs Pacora (Pacora is 52% less expensive) Burnaby vs Chitre (Chitre is 58% less expensive) Burnaby vs Penonome (Penonome is 58% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Burnaby vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 52% less expensive) Burnaby vs Cayon (Cayon is 52% less expensive)
Cuba
Burnaby vs Havana (Havana is 60% less expensive) Burnaby vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 45% less expensive) Burnaby vs Holguin (Holguin is 51% less expensive) Burnaby vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 41% less expensive) Burnaby vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 59% less expensive) Burnaby vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 55% less expensive) Burnaby vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 40% less expensive) Burnaby vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 40% less expensive) Burnaby vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 58% less expensive) Burnaby vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 66% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Burnaby vs San Jose (San Jose is 52% less expensive) Burnaby vs Limon (Limon is 54% less expensive) Burnaby vs Liberia (Liberia is 65% less expensive) Burnaby vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 52% less expensive) Burnaby vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 51% less expensive) Burnaby vs Cartago (Cartago is 63% less expensive) Burnaby vs Heredia (Heredia is 52% less expensive) Burnaby vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 35% less expensive) Burnaby vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 49% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Burnaby vs Castries (Castries is 55% less expensive) Burnaby vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 54% less expensive)
Jamaica
Burnaby vs Kingston (Kingston is 49% less expensive) Burnaby vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 70% less expensive) Burnaby vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 61% less expensive) Burnaby vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 55% less expensive) Burnaby vs May Pen (May Pen is 68% less expensive) Burnaby vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 62% less expensive) Burnaby vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 67% less expensive) Burnaby vs Linstead (Linstead is 60% less expensive) Burnaby vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 57% less expensive) Burnaby vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 56% less expensive)
El Salvador
Burnaby vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 54% less expensive) Burnaby vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 73% less expensive) Burnaby vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 55% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 58% less expensive) Burnaby vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 55% less expensive) Burnaby vs Apopa (Apopa is 56% less expensive) Burnaby vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 54% less expensive) Burnaby vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 44% less expensive) Burnaby vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 58% less expensive) Burnaby vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 66% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Burnaby vs St. John's (St. John's is 58% less expensive) Burnaby vs All Saints (All Saints is 58% less expensive)
Grenada
Burnaby vs St. George's (St. George's is 59% less expensive) Burnaby vs Grenville (Grenville is 59% less expensive)
Dominica
Burnaby vs Roseau (Roseau is 61% less expensive) Burnaby vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 56% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Burnaby vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 62% less expensive) Burnaby vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 61% less expensive)
Belize
Burnaby vs Belize City (Belize City is 66% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 58% less expensive) Burnaby vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 72% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 49% less expensive) Burnaby vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 39% less expensive)
Guatemala
Burnaby vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 61% less expensive) Burnaby vs Mixco (Mixco is 75% less expensive) Burnaby vs Coban (Coban is 65% less expensive) Burnaby vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 70% less expensive) Burnaby vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 65% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 65% less expensive) Burnaby vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 66% less expensive) Burnaby vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 66% less expensive) Burnaby vs Flores (Flores is 67% less expensive) Burnaby vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 69% less expensive)
Honduras
Burnaby vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 68% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 60% less expensive) Burnaby vs Choloma (Choloma is 77% less expensive) Burnaby vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 75% less expensive) Burnaby vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 66% less expensive) Burnaby vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 67% less expensive) Burnaby vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 72% less expensive) Burnaby vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 72% less expensive) Burnaby vs Yoro (Yoro is 72% less expensive) Burnaby vs La Lima (La Lima is 66% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Burnaby vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 69% less expensive) Burnaby vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 60% less expensive) Burnaby vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 70% less expensive) Burnaby vs Higuey (Higuey is 70% less expensive) Burnaby vs La Vega (La Vega is 78% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 68% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 72% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 80% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 76% less expensive) Burnaby vs Bonao (Bonao is 79% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Burnaby vs Managua (Managua is 70% less expensive) Burnaby vs Leon (Leon is 75% less expensive) Burnaby vs Masaya (Masaya is 72% less expensive) Burnaby vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 79% less expensive) Burnaby vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 75% less expensive) Burnaby vs Esteli (Esteli is 77% less expensive) Burnaby vs Granada (Granada is 73% less expensive) Burnaby vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 82% less expensive) Burnaby vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 74% less expensive) Burnaby vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 66% less expensive)