Cost of living in Markham
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.37
CA$19.99
|
$10.78
-
$28.74
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.62
CA$11.99
|
$8.61
-
$14.37
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.72
CA$2.39
|
$1.44
-
$3.59
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CA$1.72
|
$0.90
-
$2.87
|
Markham - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.91
CA$2.66
|
$1.30
-
$2.87
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.56
CA$4.95
|
$2.32
-
$8.62
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.88
CA$12.35
|
$3.88
-
$18.36
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.96
CA$4.12
|
$1.93
-
$4.31
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.44
CA$6.17
|
$1.63
-
$7.17
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.82
CA$2.53
|
$0.52
-
$3.59
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
CA$0.79
|
$0.29
-
$1.36
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.81
CA$1.13
|
$0.65
-
$2.87
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.53
CA$2.13
|
$0.45
-
$1.63
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.08
CA$1.50
|
$0.52
-
$1.30
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.95
CA$1.32
|
$0.49
-
$1.44
|
Markham - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.11
CA$5.72
|
$3.73
-
$4.62
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$93.40
CA$129.93
|
$93.40
-
$107.77
|
| 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) |
$13.11
CA$18.24
|
$13.11
-
$17.96
|
Markham - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$56.58
CA$78.71
|
$43.10
-
$97.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.49
CA$2,315.55
|
$1,436.97
-
$1,868.06
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,580.66
CA$2,198.94
|
$1,293.27
-
$1,724.36
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$142.85
CA$198.73
|
$109.89
-
$219.77
|
Markham - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$808.29
CA$1,124.46
|
$538.86
-
$898.10
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,020.86
CA$38,981.23
|
$27,302.38
-
$28,739.35
|
Markham - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.85
CA$6.75
|
$2.87
-
$7.18
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.32
CA$4.62
|
$2.16
-
$5.03
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.84
CA$17.87
|
$10.78
-
$14.37
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.55
CA$61.97
|
$14.36
-
$71.85
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.60
CA$14.74
|
$7.18
-
$17.96
|
Markham - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.11
CA$59.97
|
$28.74
-
$75.44
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.92
CA$49.98
|
$17.96
-
$71.85
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$59.27
CA$82.46
|
$39.52
-
$107.77
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$81.37
CA$113.20
|
$57.48
-
$107.77
|
Markham - Cost of clothing
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