Cost of living in Dartmouth

In Dartmouth, Canada, a single person typically needs around $2100 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4795 monthly.

How expensive is Dartmouth compared to other cities?

Dartmouth is 47% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Dartmouth compare to your city?

Dartmouth is 18% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Dartmouth is, on average, 5% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Dartmouth?

Who is Dartmouth a good fit for?

Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth so expensive?

The primary reason for Dartmouth's high cost is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This can make living here challenging without a substantial income.

Is food expensive in Dartmouth?

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

Is public transport affordable in Dartmouth?

Public transport in Dartmouth is 27% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2100 $
Without Rent
802 $
Rent & Utilities
1299 $
Food
616 $
Transport
55 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2680 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
89.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.1 $
Dinner 72.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.88 $
Capuccino 3.73 $
Coke, 330ml 2.2 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.09 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.75 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.6 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.77 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.48 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.57 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.94 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.6 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.61 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.5 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.28 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.19 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.52 $
Cigarette pack 14.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.12 $
Monthly Pass 62.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.27 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 72 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.1 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.65 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.8 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.44 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 114 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 172 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 72.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,070 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,949 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,280 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,327 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,53 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,991 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,68 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.50%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 50.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.4 $
Haircut 15.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 98.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 64.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 861 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 13,766 $

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Cayman Islands
Dartmouth vs George Town (George Town is 74% more expensive)
Bahamas
Dartmouth vs Nassau (Nassau is 31% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Freeport (Freeport is 5% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Dartmouth vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 12% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Luganville (Luganville is 45% more expensive)
United States
Dartmouth vs New York City (New York City is 93% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 52% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Chicago (Chicago is 27% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Houston (Houston is 7% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 13% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 21% more expensive) Dartmouth vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 4% more expensive) Dartmouth vs San Diego (San Diego is 59% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Dallas (Dallas is 21% more expensive) Dartmouth vs San Jose (San Jose is 75% more expensive)
Canada
Dartmouth vs Toronto (Toronto is 23% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Montreal (Montreal is 7% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Calgary (Calgary is 2% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 6% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 15% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 16% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 18% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 26% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Brampton (Brampton is 1% more expensive) Dartmouth vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 3% more expensive)
Barbados
Dartmouth vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 35% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Holetown (Holetown is 34% less expensive)
Panama
Dartmouth vs Panama City (Panama City is 34% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Colon (Colon is 44% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 41% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 50% less expensive) Dartmouth vs David (David is 60% less expensive) Dartmouth vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 55% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Balboa (Balboa is 41% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Pacora (Pacora is 41% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Chitre (Chitre is 48% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Penonome (Penonome is 48% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Dartmouth vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 41% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Cayon (Cayon is 41% less expensive)
Cuba
Dartmouth vs Havana (Havana is 51% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 33% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Holguin (Holguin is 39% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 27% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 50% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 44% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 26% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 26% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 48% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 58% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Dartmouth vs San Jose (San Jose is 41% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Limon (Limon is 43% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Liberia (Liberia is 57% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 41% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 39% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Cartago (Cartago is 54% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Heredia (Heredia is 41% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 20% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 38% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Dartmouth vs Castries (Castries is 45% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 43% less expensive)
Jamaica
Dartmouth vs Kingston (Kingston is 37% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 63% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 52% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 45% less expensive) Dartmouth vs May Pen (May Pen is 61% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 53% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 60% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Linstead (Linstead is 50% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 47% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 46% less expensive)
El Salvador
Dartmouth vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 43% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 66% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 44% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 49% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 45% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Apopa (Apopa is 45% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 43% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 31% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 48% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 58% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Dartmouth vs St. John's (St. John's is 48% less expensive) Dartmouth vs All Saints (All Saints is 49% less expensive)
Grenada
Dartmouth vs St. George's (St. George's is 49% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Grenville (Grenville is 49% less expensive)
Dominica
Dartmouth vs Roseau (Roseau is 52% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 46% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Dartmouth vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 53% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 52% less expensive)
Belize
Dartmouth vs Belize City (Belize City is 58% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 48% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 65% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 37% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 25% less expensive)
Guatemala
Dartmouth vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 52% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Mixco (Mixco is 70% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Coban (Coban is 57% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 63% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 57% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 57% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 58% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 59% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Flores (Flores is 59% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 62% less expensive)
Honduras
Dartmouth vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 61% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 51% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Choloma (Choloma is 71% less expensive) Dartmouth vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 69% less expensive) Dartmouth vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 58% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 59% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 66% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 66% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Yoro (Yoro is 65% less expensive) Dartmouth vs La Lima (La Lima is 59% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Dartmouth vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 62% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 50% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 64% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Higuey (Higuey is 63% less expensive) Dartmouth vs La Vega (La Vega is 73% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 60% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 65% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 75% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 70% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Bonao (Bonao is 74% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Dartmouth vs Managua (Managua is 63% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Leon (Leon is 70% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Masaya (Masaya is 66% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 74% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 70% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Esteli (Esteli is 72% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Granada (Granada is 67% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 78% less expensive) Dartmouth vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 68% less expensive) Dartmouth vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 58% less expensive)