Cost of living in Duncan BC
Duncan BC, Canada
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Cost of living in Duncan BC vs. Canada overall average
Duncan BC is 3.4% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.7% more in Duncan BC
- Groceries
-
pay 5.3% less in Duncan BC
- Transportation
-
pay 1.8% less in Duncan BC
- Housing
-
pay 7.2% more in Duncan BC
- Childcare
-
pay 3.2% more in Duncan BC
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 12.6% more in Duncan BC
- Clothing
-
pay 2.9% more in Duncan BC
The cost of entertainment and sports, housing, restaurants, childcare, and clothing in Duncan BC are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including groceries and transportation are lower in Duncan BC.
Duncan BC Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.53
CA$23.75
|
$12.93
-
$35.92
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.48
CA$15.07
|
$10.06
-
$14.37
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.28
CA$3.28
|
$1.58
-
$3.59
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.60
CA$2.29
|
$0.90
-
$2.16
|
Duncan BC - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.85
CA$4.09
|
$1.44
-
$4.31
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.63
CA$8.10
|
$3.96
-
$17.96
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.46
CA$9.28
|
$4.09
-
$16.32
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
CA$5.07
|
$2.87
-
$5.03
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.96
CA$8.56
|
$2.93
-
$8.62
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.55
CA$2.23
|
$0.98
-
$2.93
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.48
CA$0.69
|
$0.33
-
$1.30
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.43
CA$2.06
|
$0.39
-
$3.91
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
CA$2.03
|
$0.65
-
$3.59
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
CA$1.36
|
$0.65
-
$1.96
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.19
CA$1.71
|
$0.72
-
$1.96
|
Duncan BC - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.93
CA$7.08
|
$4.37
-
$5.79
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$61.07
CA$87.78
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,983.58
CA$33,035.44
|
$21,554.51
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.22
CA$21.88
|
$15.22
-
$21.37
|
Duncan BC - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$71.85
CA$103.27
|
$50.29
-
$100.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,293.27
CA$1,858.88
|
$1,221.42
-
$1,365.12
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,149.57
CA$1,652.34
|
$1,077.73
-
$1,221.42
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$117.21
CA$168.47
|
$59.32
-
$274.71
|
Duncan BC - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$880.14
CA$1,265.07
|
$862.18
-
$1,077.73
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,298.27
CA$14,802.21
|
$7,184.84
-
$12,932.71
|
Duncan BC - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.21
CA$7.49
|
$4.31
-
$10.78
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.04
CA$5.81
|
$1.79
-
$6.47
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.97
CA$20.09
|
$13.58
-
$15.09
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.55
CA$88.47
|
$43.11
-
$93.40
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$10.78
-
$16.53
|
Duncan BC - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.62
CA$82.82
|
$25.15
-
$107.77
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.92
CA$51.64
|
$28.73
-
$50.29
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.01
CA$130.81
|
$63.95
-
$114.96
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.77
CA$154.91
|
$64.66
-
$114.96
|
Duncan BC - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Ottawa,
Brampton,
Edmonton,
Whitehorse,
Vancouver,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Duncan BC.
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