Cost of living in Burlington
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$24.99
|
$10.78
-
$35.92
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$14.99
|
$9.34
-
$13.65
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
CA$2.54
|
$0.87
-
$2.16
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.68
CA$2.33
|
$0.87
-
$2.16
|
Burlington - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.60
CA$3.62
|
$1.58
-
$4.31
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.62
CA$7.82
|
$2.16
-
$10.78
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.82
CA$10.88
|
$3.40
-
$15.48
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.94
CA$4.09
|
$2.16
-
$7.18
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.65
CA$5.08
|
$2.23
-
$5.75
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.71
CA$2.38
|
$0.81
-
$3.59
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.49
CA$0.68
|
$0.22
-
$0.64
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.39
CA$3.33
|
$0.78
-
$3.59
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.64
CA$2.28
|
$0.97
-
$2.51
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.88
CA$1.23
|
$0.72
-
$1.08
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CA$1.70
|
$0.54
-
$1.30
|
Burlington - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.19
CA$5.83
|
$3.79
-
$4.62
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$98.79
CA$137.43
|
$97.00
-
$100.59
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$33,961.64
|
$24,412.64
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.09
CA$22.39
|
$12.50
-
$28.78
|
Burlington - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.15
CA$86.46
|
$50.29
-
$86.22
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,681.25
CA$2,338.87
|
$1,508.82
-
$2,514.69
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,556.71
CA$2,165.62
|
$1,436.97
-
$1,760.29
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$104.39
CA$145.22
|
$82.41
-
$125.67
|
Burlington - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$981.93
CA$1,366.01
|
$359.24
-
$1,149.57
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,962.09
CA$24,987.97
|
$15,088.16
-
$21,554.51
|
Burlington - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.93
CA$8.25
|
$2.87
-
$7.90
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.64
CA$5.06
|
$1.22
-
$5.03
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.09
CA$20.99
|
$14.37
-
$15.81
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$37.72
CA$52.47
|
$14.37
-
$143.70
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$14.99
|
$10.78
-
$14.37
|
Burlington - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.94
CA$72.25
|
$28.74
-
$143.70
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.73
CA$48.31
|
$28.74
-
$107.77
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$79.03
CA$109.95
|
$57.48
-
$143.70
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$110.36
CA$153.53
|
$57.48
-
$179.62
|
Burlington - Cost of clothing
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