Cost of living in Thetford Mines

Thetford Mines, Canada is About average overall. Monthly costs are about $1462 for one person and $3376 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Thetford Mines compared to other cities?

Thetford Mines is 2% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Thetford Mines compare to your city?

Thetford Mines is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Thetford Mines is, on average, 70% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Thetford Mines?

Who is Thetford Mines a good fit for?

Thetford Mines 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 Thetford Mines so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Thetford Mines is the higher cost of rent and utilities. This can impact overall affordability for residents.

Is food expensive in Thetford Mines?

Food costs in Thetford Mines are 1% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable. Residents can find reasonable prices for groceries and dining.

Is public transport affordable in Thetford Mines?

Public transport in Thetford Mines is 8% higher than the European benchmark. This may affect daily commuting expenses for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1462 $
Without Rent
675 $
Rent & Utilities
787 $
Food
474 $
Transport
81 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2237 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
25.9K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.7 $
Dinner 63.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.1 $
Capuccino 3.7 $
Coke, 330ml 2.41 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.82 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.5 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.6 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.87 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.8 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.37 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.84 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.87 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.96 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.63 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.85 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.41 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.5 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.75 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.13 $
Cigarette pack 11.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.9 $
Monthly Pass 81.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.23 $
Taxi, 8 km 26.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 76.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.05 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.56 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.34 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.87 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 51 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 79 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 41.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 681 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,151 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 750 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,344 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,398 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,024 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,237 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.53%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 26.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 8.9 $
Haircut 15 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 102 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 42.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 706 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,444 $

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Thetford Mines vs George Town (George Town is 149% more expensive)
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Thetford Mines vs Nassau (Nassau is 88% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Freeport (Freeport is 50% more expensive)
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Thetford Mines vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 61% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Luganville (Luganville is 109% more expensive)
United States
Thetford Mines vs New York City (New York City is 177% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 118% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Chicago (Chicago is 82% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Houston (Houston is 54% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 62% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 74% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 50% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Diego (San Diego is 129% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Dallas (Dallas is 74% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Jose (San Jose is 151% more expensive)
Canada
Thetford Mines vs Toronto (Toronto is 76% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Montreal (Montreal is 34% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Calgary (Calgary is 47% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 53% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 22% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 20% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 69% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 81% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Brampton (Brampton is 45% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 47% more expensive)
Barbados
Thetford Mines vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 7% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Holetown (Holetown is 5% less expensive)
Panama
Thetford Mines vs Panama City (Panama City is 5% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Colon (Colon is 19% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 16% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 28% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs David (David is 43% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 35% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Balboa (Balboa is 15% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Pacora (Pacora is 15% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Chitre (Chitre is 25% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Penonome (Penonome is 25% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Thetford Mines vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 15% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Cayon (Cayon is 15% less expensive)
Cuba
Thetford Mines vs Havana (Havana is 30% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 3% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Holguin (Holguin is 12% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 4% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 28% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 20% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 7% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 6% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 25% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 40% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Thetford Mines vs San Jose (San Jose is 15% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Limon (Limon is 18% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Liberia (Liberia is 39% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 16% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 13% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Cartago (Cartago is 34% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Heredia (Heredia is 15% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 15% more expensive) Thetford Mines vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 10% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Thetford Mines vs Castries (Castries is 21% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 18% less expensive)
Jamaica
Thetford Mines vs Kingston (Kingston is 9% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 46% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 30% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 20% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs May Pen (May Pen is 44% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 33% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 42% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Linstead (Linstead is 28% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 23% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 22% less expensive)
El Salvador
Thetford Mines vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 18% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 52% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 20% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 26% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 21% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Apopa (Apopa is 22% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 18% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 0% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 26% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 40% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Thetford Mines vs St. John's (St. John's is 26% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs All Saints (All Saints is 26% less expensive)
Grenada
Thetford Mines vs St. George's (St. George's is 27% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Grenville (Grenville is 27% less expensive)
Dominica
Thetford Mines vs Roseau (Roseau is 31% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 22% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Thetford Mines vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 33% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 31% less expensive)
Belize
Thetford Mines vs Belize City (Belize City is 40% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 25% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 50% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 9% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 8% more expensive)
Guatemala
Thetford Mines vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 31% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Mixco (Mixco is 56% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Coban (Coban is 38% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 47% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 38% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 38% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 40% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 40% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Flores (Flores is 41% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 46% less expensive)
Honduras
Thetford Mines vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 43% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 29% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Choloma (Choloma is 59% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 56% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 40% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 41% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 51% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 51% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Yoro (Yoro is 50% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs La Lima (La Lima is 40% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Thetford Mines vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 46% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 28% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 48% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Higuey (Higuey is 47% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs La Vega (La Vega is 61% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 43% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 50% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 64% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 57% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Bonao (Bonao is 63% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Thetford Mines vs Managua (Managua is 47% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Leon (Leon is 56% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Masaya (Masaya is 51% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 62% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 56% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Esteli (Esteli is 59% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Granada (Granada is 52% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 69% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 55% less expensive) Thetford Mines vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 39% less expensive)