Cost of living in Richmond
compared to
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Powell River,
and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.37
CA$20.46
|
$10.06
-
$25.15
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.34
CA$13.30
|
$8.62
-
$10.78
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.92
CA$2.73
|
$1.44
-
$2.16
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.35
CA$1.92
|
$0.72
-
$2.15
|
Richmond - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.36
CA$3.36
|
$2.15
-
$3.59
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.89
CA$6.96
|
$1.80
-
$10.92
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.03
CA$14.28
|
$6.80
-
$15.45
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.75
CA$5.34
|
$2.16
-
$4.67
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.43
CA$6.31
|
$1.96
-
$7.17
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.46
CA$2.08
|
$0.98
-
$3.26
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.62
CA$0.88
|
$0.49
-
$1.63
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.18
CA$1.67
|
$0.65
-
$2.12
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.82
CA$2.59
|
$0.65
-
$2.28
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
CA$1.74
|
$0.41
-
$2.93
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.10
CA$1.57
|
$0.81
-
$1.78
|
Richmond - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.83
CA$6.88
|
$4.37
-
$5.60
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$75.37
CA$107.31
|
$68.97
-
$86.22
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$34,759.94
|
$24,412.64
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.13
CA$20.12
|
$14.07
-
$15.97
|
Richmond - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.29
CA$71.61
|
$35.92
-
$68.26
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,609.40
CA$2,291.55
|
$1,293.27
-
$2,155.45
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,300.46
CA$1,851.65
|
$1,221.42
-
$1,796.21
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$83.37
CA$118.71
|
$54.94
-
$186.81
|
Richmond - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$916.07
CA$1,304.34
|
$718.48
-
$1,221.42
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,777.26
CA$15,345.20
|
$10,777.26
-
$10,777.26
|
Richmond - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.03
CA$7.16
|
$4.31
-
$10.78
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.52
CA$5.01
|
$2.16
-
$4.31
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.37
CA$20.46
|
$13.65
-
$18.68
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$55.68
CA$79.28
|
$17.96
-
$143.70
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.85
CA$16.88
|
$8.62
-
$16.17
|
Richmond - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$48.32
CA$68.80
|
$21.55
-
$57.48
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.05
CA$47.06
|
$21.55
-
$39.52
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.58
CA$133.24
|
$63.95
-
$114.96
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$121.18
CA$172.54
|
$70.41
-
$158.07
|
Richmond - Cost of clothing
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