In Sarnia, Canada, a family of four typically needs around $3505 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1614 monthly.
Overall living costs in Sarnia are 13% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Sarnia is 2% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Sarnia is, on average, 30% lower than in Columbus.
Sarnia is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary reason for Sarnia's higher costs is the increased expense of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living expenses.
Food costs in Sarnia are only 2% higher than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Sarnia is 27% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner | 47.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.2 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.46 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.7 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.23 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 53.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 75.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.39 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 88 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 137 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 50.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 757 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,186 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,034 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,852 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,336 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,37 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,391 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.47% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.2 $ |
| Haircut | 12.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 296 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,295 $ |