Cost of living in Nanaimo
Nanaimo (BC), Canada
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Cost of living in Nanaimo vs. Canada overall average
Nanaimo is 1.2% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.1% more in Nanaimo
- Groceries
-
pay 6.4% more in Nanaimo
- Transportation
-
pay 1.5% less in Nanaimo
- Housing
-
pay 1.8% less in Nanaimo
- Childcare
-
pay 0.7% less in Nanaimo
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 6.1% less in Nanaimo
- Clothing
-
pay 17.1% less in Nanaimo
The cost of restaurants and groceries in Nanaimo are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, housing, transportation, and childcare are lower in Nanaimo.
Nanaimo Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$25.85
|
$10.06
-
$32.33
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.42
CA$14.99
|
$8.62
-
$12.93
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.29
CA$3.29
|
$1.80
-
$2.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.94
CA$2.79
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
Nanaimo - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.31
CA$4.77
|
$1.80
-
$5.54
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.58
CA$8.03
|
$3.59
-
$17.96
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.90
CA$9.93
|
$4.31
-
$16.32
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
CA$5.12
|
$1.72
-
$5.71
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.61
CA$8.07
|
$2.77
-
$9.78
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.84
CA$2.65
|
$0.65
-
$2.61
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CA$0.86
|
$0.49
-
$1.30
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.51
CA$2.17
|
$1.30
-
$3.26
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
CA$2.90
|
$0.65
-
$3.26
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.19
CA$1.72
|
$0.65
-
$2.28
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
CA$1.98
|
$0.33
-
$2.16
|
Nanaimo - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.97
CA$7.15
|
$4.37
-
$5.68
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$46.70
CA$67.20
|
$43.11
-
$64.66
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,128.57
|
$24,412.64
-
$28,739.35
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.92
CA$25.78
|
$13.68
-
$24.28
|
Nanaimo - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.69
CA$94.52
|
$53.89
-
$114.96
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,235.79
CA$1,778.24
|
$1,077.73
-
$1,365.12
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,122.63
CA$1,615.41
|
$969.95
-
$1,293.27
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$95.67
CA$137.66
|
$59.89
-
$164.83
|
Nanaimo - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$736.45
CA$1,059.71
|
$574.79
-
$1,077.73
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,735.23
CA$16,886.41
|
$8,621.80
-
$15,806.64
|
Nanaimo - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.03
CA$7.24
|
$3.59
-
$8.62
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.85
CA$5.54
|
$2.69
-
$5.75
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.93
CA$18.61
|
$8.62
-
$16.53
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$28.59
CA$41.15
|
$10.76
-
$53.89
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.51
|
$10.74
-
$12.93
|
Nanaimo - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.11
CA$62.03
|
$25.15
-
$86.22
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.53
CA$48.25
|
$14.37
-
$50.29
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.84
CA$107.69
|
$57.48
-
$108.48
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$79.03
CA$113.72
|
$43.11
-
$172.44
|
Nanaimo - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Wolfville,
Montreal,
Sydney,
Timmins,
Iqaluit,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Nanaimo.
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