Cost of living in Chateauguay

In Chateauguay, Canada, living costs about $1964 per month for one person and $4324 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Chateauguay compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Chateauguay is 37% more expensive overall.

How does Chateauguay compare to your city?

Chateauguay is 23% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Chateauguay is, on average, 17% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Chateauguay?

Who is Chateauguay a good fit for?

Chateauguay tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Chateauguay so expensive?

The high costs are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Chateauguay?

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

Is public transport affordable in Chateauguay?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 10% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1964 $
Without Rent
838 $
Rent & Utilities
1126 $
Food
615 $
Transport
67 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2554 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
51.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.4 $
Dinner 88.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.71 $
Capuccino 3.95 $
Coke, 330ml 2.19 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.34 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.73 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.4 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.28 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.67 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.41 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.27 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.85 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.54 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.46 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.24 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.02 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.56 $
Cigarette pack 11.4 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.82 $
Monthly Pass 94.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.14 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 108 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.99 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.21 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.37 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.79 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 104 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 160 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 53.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 969 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,490 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 965 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,876 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,63 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,719 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,554 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.23%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 31 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.1 $
Haircut 28.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 92.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 58.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 675 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,959 $

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Chateauguay vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 31% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Holetown (Holetown is 29% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs Panama City (Panama City is 30% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Colon (Colon is 40% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 37% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 46% less expensive) Chateauguay vs David (David is 58% less expensive) Chateauguay vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 51% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Balboa (Balboa is 36% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Pacora (Pacora is 36% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Chitre (Chitre is 44% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Penonome (Penonome is 44% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs Havana (Havana is 48% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 28% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Holguin (Holguin is 35% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 22% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 46% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 41% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 21% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 21% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 44% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 55% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Chateauguay vs San Jose (San Jose is 37% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Limon (Limon is 39% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Liberia (Liberia is 54% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 37% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 35% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Cartago (Cartago is 51% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Heredia (Heredia is 37% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 14% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 33% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs Castries (Castries is 41% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 39% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs Kingston (Kingston is 33% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 60% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 48% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 41% less expensive) Chateauguay vs May Pen (May Pen is 58% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 50% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 57% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Linstead (Linstead is 47% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 43% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 42% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 39% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 64% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 40% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 45% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 41% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Apopa (Apopa is 42% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 39% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 26% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 45% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 55% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Chateauguay vs St. John's (St. John's is 45% less expensive) Chateauguay vs All Saints (All Saints is 45% less expensive)
Grenada
Chateauguay vs St. George's (St. George's is 46% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Grenville (Grenville is 46% less expensive)
Dominica
Chateauguay vs Roseau (Roseau is 49% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 42% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 50% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 49% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs Belize City (Belize City is 55% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 45% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 63% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 32% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 20% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 49% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Mixco (Mixco is 67% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Coban (Coban is 54% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 60% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 54% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 54% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 56% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 56% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Flores (Flores is 56% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 60% less expensive)
Honduras
Chateauguay vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 58% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 47% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Choloma (Choloma is 70% less expensive) Chateauguay vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 67% less expensive) Chateauguay vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 55% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 56% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 64% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 63% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Yoro (Yoro is 63% less expensive) Chateauguay vs La Lima (La Lima is 56% less expensive)
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Chateauguay vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 60% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 47% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 61% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Higuey (Higuey is 61% less expensive) Chateauguay vs La Vega (La Vega is 71% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 58% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 63% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 73% less expensive) Chateauguay vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 68% less expensive) Chateauguay vs Bonao (Bonao is 72% less expensive)
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