Cost of living in New Westminster
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$25.33
|
$10.78
-
$35.92
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.34
CA$13.17
|
$8.62
-
$14.37
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.49
CA$2.10
|
$1.37
-
$2.16
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.35
CA$1.90
|
$0.72
-
$2.15
|
New Westminster - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.36
CA$3.33
|
$2.15
-
$3.59
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.89
CA$6.89
|
$1.80
-
$10.92
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.03
CA$14.14
|
$5.39
-
$17.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.59
CA$5.06
|
$2.16
-
$4.67
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.91
CA$5.51
|
$1.96
-
$7.17
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.12
CA$1.58
|
$0.98
-
$3.26
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.62
CA$0.88
|
$0.49
-
$1.63
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.18
CA$1.66
|
$0.65
-
$2.12
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.01
CA$1.43
|
$0.65
-
$2.28
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.81
CA$1.15
|
$0.41
-
$2.93
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
CA$0.92
|
$0.65
-
$1.78
|
New Westminster - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.72
CA$6.65
|
$4.37
-
$5.44
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$91.25
CA$128.67
|
$89.09
-
$93.40
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$34,425.48
|
$24,412.64
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.53
CA$23.30
|
$16.53
-
$16.53
|
New Westminster - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.29
CA$70.92
|
$35.92
-
$79.58
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,634.55
CA$2,304.96
|
$1,580.66
-
$1,796.21
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,544.74
CA$2,178.32
|
$1,293.27
-
$1,939.91
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$63.08
CA$88.95
|
$47.48
-
$186.81
|
New Westminster - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$742.43
CA$1,046.94
|
$574.79
-
$1,221.42
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,777.26
CA$15,197.55
|
$10,777.26
-
$10,777.26
|
New Westminster - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.11
|
$4.67
-
$10.78
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.52
CA$4.96
|
$2.16
-
$5.03
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.37
CA$20.26
|
$13.65
-
$18.68
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.89
CA$43.57
|
$11.50
-
$50.29
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.20
|
$8.62
-
$16.17
|
New Westminster - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$35.92
CA$50.66
|
$21.55
-
$57.48
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.74
CA$40.53
|
$21.55
-
$39.52
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.85
CA$101.32
|
$63.95
-
$114.96
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$93.40
CA$131.71
|
$70.41
-
$158.07
|
New Westminster - Cost of clothing
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