Cost of living in Port Alberni
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.50
CA$16.53
|
$11.50
-
$35.92
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.42
CA$14.98
|
$10.06
-
$14.37
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.28
CA$3.28
|
$1.58
-
$3.59
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.60
CA$2.29
|
$0.90
-
$2.16
|
Port Alberni - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.80
CA$2.58
|
$1.08
-
$3.59
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.87
CA$4.13
|
$2.87
-
$11.53
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.22
CA$11.81
|
$4.09
-
$16.32
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.47
CA$4.98
|
$2.87
-
$5.03
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.96
CA$2.81
|
$1.96
-
$7.18
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.30
CA$1.87
|
$0.98
-
$2.16
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.48
CA$0.69
|
$0.33
-
$1.30
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.43
CA$2.06
|
$0.39
-
$2.61
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
CA$2.03
|
$0.65
-
$2.61
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
CA$1.36
|
$0.65
-
$1.44
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
CA$1.22
|
$0.72
-
$1.96
|
Port Alberni - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.67
CA$6.72
|
$4.37
-
$5.79
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$34.49
CA$49.58
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,093.90
|
$24,412.64
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.22
CA$21.89
|
$15.22
-
$15.22
|
Port Alberni - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$57.48
CA$82.63
|
$50.29
-
$100.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$718.48
CA$1,032.84
|
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$718.48
CA$1,032.84
|
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$169.36
CA$243.46
|
$59.32
-
$274.71
|
Port Alberni - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$880.14
CA$1,265.23
|
$862.18
-
$898.10
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,214.22
CA$17,558.31
|
$12,214.22
-
$12,214.22
|
Port Alberni - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.26
|
$4.31
-
$10.78
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.23
CA$4.65
|
$1.79
-
$6.47
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$10.78
-
$15.09
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.65
CA$19.62
|
$11.32
-
$14.37
|
Port Alberni - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.62
CA$82.83
|
$25.15
-
$107.77
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.31
CA$59.39
|
$28.73
-
$50.29
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$96.88
CA$139.26
|
$63.95
-
$114.96
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.77
CA$154.93
|
$64.66
-
$107.77
|
Port Alberni - Cost of clothing
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