Cost of living in Nelson BC
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.65
CA$19.25
|
$8.62
-
$28.74
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.98
CA$12.66
|
$8.62
-
$10.78
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
CA$3.04
|
$1.44
-
$3.05
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.68
CA$2.36
|
$1.44
-
$2.51
|
Nelson BC - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.98
CA$4.21
|
$1.65
-
$4.31
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.06
CA$8.55
|
$3.59
-
$15.84
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.25
CA$10.22
|
$3.95
-
$13.60
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.76
CA$5.31
|
$2.79
-
$7.18
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.56
CA$9.25
|
$2.93
-
$9.34
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.07
CA$2.92
|
$1.30
-
$2.87
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.29
CA$0.41
|
$0.29
-
$1.44
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.72
CA$1.01
|
$0.72
-
$2.87
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.77
CA$2.49
|
$0.91
-
$2.16
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.91
CA$2.69
|
$0.36
-
$2.85
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
CA$1.84
|
$0.33
-
$2.05
|
Nelson BC - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.61
CA$6.50
|
$4.37
-
$5.03
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$34,425.48
|
$24,412.64
-
$27,302.38
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.20
CA$24.26
|
$16.60
-
$18.54
|
Nelson BC - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$57.48
CA$81.05
|
$57.48
-
$107.77
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,365.12
CA$1,925.02
|
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,149.57
CA$1,621.07
|
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$111.41
CA$157.11
|
$65.93
-
$219.77
|
Nelson BC - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,048.99
CA$1,479.23
|
$1,005.88
-
$1,221.42
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,525.13
CA$23,302.91
|
$10,058.77
-
$20,117.54
|
Nelson BC - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.03
CA$7.09
|
$3.59
-
$7.90
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
CA$5.57
|
$3.23
-
$5.75
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.93
CA$18.24
|
$10.78
-
$17.96
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.12
CA$15.68
|
$10.06
-
$14.37
|
Nelson BC - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.41
CA$75.31
|
$35.92
-
$71.85
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.52
CA$55.72
|
$28.74
-
$57.48
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.63
CA$113.70
|
$61.79
-
$93.40
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.73
CA$177.30
|
$107.77
-
$172.44
|
Nelson BC - Cost of clothing
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