Cost of living in Powell River
Powell River (BC), Canada
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Cost of living in Powell River vs. Canada overall average
Powell River is 14.7% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 22.8% more in Powell River
- Groceries
-
pay 28.7% more in Powell River
- Transportation
-
pay 15.2% less in Powell River
- Housing
-
pay 3.5% more in Powell River
- Childcare
-
pay 28.0% more in Powell River
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 21.2% more in Powell River
- Clothing
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pay 14.2% more in Powell River
The cost of groceries, childcare, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, and housing in Powell River are more expensive than in Canada.
Powell River Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$25.82
|
$17.96
-
$17.96
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.01
CA$20.14
|
$10.78
-
$17.24
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
CA$3.10
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
CA$3.10
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
Powell River - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.94
CA$4.23
|
$1.93
-
$3.59
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.27
CA$10.45
|
$2.87
-
$13.62
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.17
CA$11.75
|
$3.73
-
$16.32
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.38
CA$6.30
|
$2.53
-
$5.74
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.57
CA$8.01
|
$3.26
-
$8.15
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.85
CA$2.65
|
$1.30
-
$2.28
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.87
CA$1.25
|
$0.63
-
$1.30
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.61
CA$3.75
|
$0.65
-
$2.93
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.17
CA$3.12
|
$1.96
-
$2.28
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.49
CA$2.14
|
$0.72
-
$2.60
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.86
CA$2.67
|
$0.65
-
$2.16
|
Powell River - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.75
CA$6.83
|
$4.37
-
$5.47
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$35.92
CA$51.64
|
$35.92
-
$35.92
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,273.00
CA$32,014.09
|
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|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
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-
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|
Powell River - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$71.37
CA$102.58
|
$64.66
-
$77.60
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,221.42
CA$1,755.61
|
$1,077.73
-
$1,508.82
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,041.80
CA$1,497.43
|
$790.33
-
$1,293.27
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$119.24
CA$171.38
|
$46.70
-
$222.52
|
Powell River - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$934.03
CA$1,342.53
|
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-
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|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
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|
Powell River - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.03
CA$7.23
|
$4.31
-
$5.75
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
CA$5.68
|
$3.59
-
$4.31
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.96
CA$25.82
|
$14.37
-
$21.55
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$69.45
CA$99.83
|
$43.11
-
$107.77
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$8.62
-
$10.78
|
Powell River - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.31
CA$63.68
|
$21.55
-
$57.48
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$52.69
CA$75.73
|
$35.92
-
$86.22
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.80
CA$137.70
|
$64.66
-
$107.77
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$129.33
CA$185.89
|
$79.03
-
$179.62
|
Powell River - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Timmins,
Aurora,
Hamilton,
North Bay,
Prince George,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Powell River.
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