Cost of living in Gatineau

In Gatineau, Canada, living costs about $1542 per month for one person and $4144 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Gatineau compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Gatineau is 8% more expensive overall.

How does Gatineau compare to your city?

Gatineau is 21% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Gatineau is, on average, 47% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Gatineau?

Who is Gatineau a good fit for?

Gatineau 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 Gatineau so expensive?

The cost of living in Gatineau is influenced by higher food and transport expenses. While rent and utilities are lower, other costs can add up.

Is food expensive in Gatineau?

Yes, food costs are 23% higher than the European benchmark, impacting overall living expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Gatineau?

Public transport is 29% higher than the European benchmark, which can strain budgets for commuters.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1542 $
Without Rent
823 $
Rent & Utilities
718 $
Food
588 $
Transport
96 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2868 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
291.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.7 $
Dinner 74 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.96 $
Capuccino 3.78 $
Coke, 330ml 1.74 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.42 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.7 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.97 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.11 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.71 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.41 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.27 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.8 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.78 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.95 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.29 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.84 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.56 $
Cigarette pack 12.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.13 $
Monthly Pass 77.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.13 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 93.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.54 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.46 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.83 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.26 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 63 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 98 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 53.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 529 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,380 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 892 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,513 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,338 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 6,291 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,868 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.70%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 40.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.3 $
Haircut 21.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 56.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 569 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,151 $

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Canada
Gatineau vs Toronto (Toronto is 67% more expensive) Gatineau vs Montreal (Montreal is 27% more expensive) Gatineau vs Calgary (Calgary is 39% more expensive) Gatineau vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 45% more expensive) Gatineau vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 16% more expensive) Gatineau vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 14% more expensive) Gatineau vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 60% more expensive) Gatineau vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 72% more expensive) Gatineau vs Brampton (Brampton is 38% more expensive) Gatineau vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 40% more expensive)
Barbados
Gatineau vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 12% less expensive) Gatineau vs Holetown (Holetown is 10% less expensive)
Panama
Gatineau vs Panama City (Panama City is 10% less expensive) Gatineau vs Colon (Colon is 23% less expensive) Gatineau vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 20% less expensive) Gatineau vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 32% less expensive) Gatineau vs David (David is 46% less expensive) Gatineau vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 38% less expensive) Gatineau vs Balboa (Balboa is 19% less expensive) Gatineau vs Pacora (Pacora is 19% less expensive) Gatineau vs Chitre (Chitre is 29% less expensive) Gatineau vs Penonome (Penonome is 29% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Gatineau vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 20% less expensive) Gatineau vs Cayon (Cayon is 19% less expensive)
Cuba
Gatineau vs Havana (Havana is 34% less expensive) Gatineau vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 8% less expensive) Gatineau vs Holguin (Holguin is 17% less expensive) Gatineau vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 1% less expensive) Gatineau vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 32% less expensive) Gatineau vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 24% less expensive) Gatineau vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 1% more expensive) Gatineau vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 1% more expensive) Gatineau vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 29% less expensive) Gatineau vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 43% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Gatineau vs San Jose (San Jose is 20% less expensive) Gatineau vs Limon (Limon is 22% less expensive) Gatineau vs Liberia (Liberia is 42% less expensive) Gatineau vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 20% less expensive) Gatineau vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 17% less expensive) Gatineau vs Cartago (Cartago is 38% less expensive) Gatineau vs Heredia (Heredia is 19% less expensive) Gatineau vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 9% more expensive) Gatineau vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 15% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Gatineau vs Castries (Castries is 25% less expensive) Gatineau vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 22% less expensive)
Jamaica
Gatineau vs Kingston (Kingston is 14% less expensive) Gatineau vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 49% less expensive) Gatineau vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 34% less expensive) Gatineau vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 24% less expensive) Gatineau vs May Pen (May Pen is 47% less expensive) Gatineau vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 37% less expensive) Gatineau vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 45% less expensive) Gatineau vs Linstead (Linstead is 32% less expensive) Gatineau vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 27% less expensive) Gatineau vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 26% less expensive)
El Salvador
Gatineau vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 23% less expensive) Gatineau vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 54% less expensive) Gatineau vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 24% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 30% less expensive) Gatineau vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 25% less expensive) Gatineau vs Apopa (Apopa is 26% less expensive) Gatineau vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 22% less expensive) Gatineau vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 6% less expensive) Gatineau vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 29% less expensive) Gatineau vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 43% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Gatineau vs St. John's (St. John's is 30% less expensive) Gatineau vs All Saints (All Saints is 30% less expensive)
Grenada
Gatineau vs St. George's (St. George's is 31% less expensive) Gatineau vs Grenville (Grenville is 31% less expensive)
Dominica
Gatineau vs Roseau (Roseau is 35% less expensive) Gatineau vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 26% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Gatineau vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 36% less expensive) Gatineau vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 35% less expensive)
Belize
Gatineau vs Belize City (Belize City is 43% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 29% less expensive) Gatineau vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 53% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 14% less expensive) Gatineau vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 2% more expensive)
Guatemala
Gatineau vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 35% less expensive) Gatineau vs Mixco (Mixco is 59% less expensive) Gatineau vs Coban (Coban is 41% less expensive) Gatineau vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 50% less expensive) Gatineau vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 41% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 42% less expensive) Gatineau vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 43% less expensive) Gatineau vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 44% less expensive) Gatineau vs Flores (Flores is 44% less expensive) Gatineau vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 49% less expensive)
Honduras
Gatineau vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 46% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 33% less expensive) Gatineau vs Choloma (Choloma is 61% less expensive) Gatineau vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 58% less expensive) Gatineau vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 43% less expensive) Gatineau vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 44% less expensive) Gatineau vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 54% less expensive) Gatineau vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 53% less expensive) Gatineau vs Yoro (Yoro is 52% less expensive) Gatineau vs La Lima (La Lima is 44% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Gatineau vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 49% less expensive) Gatineau vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 32% less expensive) Gatineau vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 50% less expensive) Gatineau vs Higuey (Higuey is 50% less expensive) Gatineau vs La Vega (La Vega is 63% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 46% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 53% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 66% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 59% less expensive) Gatineau vs Bonao (Bonao is 65% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Gatineau vs Managua (Managua is 50% less expensive) Gatineau vs Leon (Leon is 59% less expensive) Gatineau vs Masaya (Masaya is 54% less expensive) Gatineau vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 64% less expensive) Gatineau vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 59% less expensive) Gatineau vs Esteli (Esteli is 62% less expensive) Gatineau vs Granada (Granada is 55% less expensive) Gatineau vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 70% less expensive) Gatineau vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 57% less expensive) Gatineau vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 42% less expensive)