Charlottetown, Canada is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1676 for one person and $3387 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Charlottetown are 17% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Charlottetown is 55% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Charlottetown is, on average, 61% lower than in New York City.
Charlottetown is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary reason for the high cost of living in Charlottetown is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities.
Food costs in Charlottetown are 3% higher compared to the European benchmark.
Public transport in Charlottetown is 26% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 13.3 $ |
| Dinner | 46.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.76 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.84 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.89 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16.6 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.48 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 35 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 55.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.09 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 75 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 115 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 68.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 856 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,241 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 980 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,578 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,374 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,552 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,085 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ |
| Haircut | 11.9 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 149 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,739 $ |