Cost of living in North Bay
North Bay, Canada
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Cost of living in North Bay vs. Canada overall average
North Bay is 3.9% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.2% less in North Bay
- Groceries
-
pay 10.5% more in North Bay
- Transportation
-
pay 4.4% less in North Bay
- Housing
-
pay 1.3% more in North Bay
- Childcare
-
pay 78.1% more in North Bay
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 12.2% less in North Bay
- Clothing
-
pay 31.7% less in North Bay
The cost of childcare, groceries, and housing in North Bay are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in North Bay. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in North Bay.
North Bay Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.37
CA$20.65
|
$10.78
-
$43.11
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.62
CA$12.39
|
$8.61
-
$17.96
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.72
CA$2.47
|
$1.65
-
$2.15
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.35
CA$1.93
|
$1.08
-
$1.98
|
North Bay - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.26
CA$3.25
|
$1.80
-
$3.16
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$10.11
CA$14.53
|
$2.34
-
$17.96
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.88
CA$12.76
|
$4.08
-
$16.32
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.09
CA$4.44
|
$2.16
-
$4.67
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.98
CA$11.48
|
$3.26
-
$15.81
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
CA$2.86
|
$0.52
-
$3.26
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.63
CA$0.91
|
$0.29
-
$1.96
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
CA$2.33
|
$1.30
-
$1.79
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.53
CA$2.20
|
$0.45
-
$6.52
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.08
CA$1.55
|
$0.52
-
$2.51
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.95
CA$1.36
|
$0.49
-
$3.23
|
North Bay - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.11
CA$5.91
|
$3.79
-
$4.62
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$71.85
CA$103.27
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,089.51
|
$24,412.64
-
$25,146.93
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.99
CA$18.67
|
$12.16
-
$13.81
|
North Bay - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$56.58
CA$81.32
|
$43.10
-
$97.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,341.17
CA$1,927.73
|
$934.03
-
$1,796.21
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,221.42
CA$1,755.61
|
$1,077.73
-
$1,508.82
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$107.13
CA$153.99
|
$43.95
-
$219.77
|
North Bay - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$898.10
CA$1,290.89
|
$898.10
-
$898.10
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,020.86
CA$40,275.79
|
$27,302.38
-
$28,739.35
|
North Bay - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.03
CA$7.23
|
$3.59
-
$5.03
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.16
CA$4.54
|
$2.16
-
$6.11
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.93
CA$18.59
|
$12.77
-
$17.96
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$24.43
CA$35.11
|
$7.90
-
$53.89
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.60
CA$15.23
|
$7.18
-
$17.96
|
North Bay - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.11
CA$61.96
|
$21.55
-
$75.44
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$17.96
CA$25.82
|
$17.96
-
$35.92
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$59.27
CA$85.20
|
$39.52
-
$107.77
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$79.03
CA$113.60
|
$35.92
-
$143.70
|
North Bay - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Chilliwack,
Windsor,
Charlottetown,
Nelson BC,
Owen Sound,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to North Bay.
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