Cost of living in Squamish
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$24.99
|
$10.78
-
$35.92
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$14.99
|
$8.62
-
$14.37
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
CA$2.72
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.44
CA$2.00
|
$1.44
-
$1.44
|
Squamish - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
CA$4.78
|
$2.16
-
$6.47
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.62
CA$11.99
|
$4.31
-
$14.37
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.63
CA$9.23
|
$3.59
-
$13.57
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.24
CA$5.90
|
$2.15
-
$10.06
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.97
CA$9.70
|
$6.52
-
$7.89
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.12
CA$1.55
|
$0.98
-
$2.51
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.55
CA$0.77
|
$0.49
-
$1.14
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.29
CA$1.79
|
$1.14
-
$5.54
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.01
CA$1.41
|
$0.65
-
$2.51
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.81
CA$1.13
|
$0.81
-
$0.81
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.15
CA$2.99
|
$2.15
-
$2.15
|
Squamish - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.84
CA$6.74
|
$4.37
-
$5.44
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.89
CA$42.98
|
$28.02
-
$33.77
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$33,961.64
|
$24,412.64
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.53
CA$22.99
|
$16.53
-
$16.53
|
Squamish - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$56.58
CA$78.71
|
$50.29
-
$107.77
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,742.32
CA$2,423.83
|
$1,652.51
-
$1,796.21
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,580.66
CA$2,198.94
|
$1,508.82
-
$1,652.51
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$103.07
CA$143.38
|
$65.93
-
$160.86
|
Squamish - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$742.43
CA$1,032.84
|
$574.79
-
$1,149.57
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Squamish - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.00
|
$4.31
-
$5.75
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.89
CA$5.41
|
$2.16
-
$5.03
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.81
CA$21.99
|
$13.65
-
$17.96
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.10
CA$68.30
|
$46.70
-
$50.29
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$14.99
|
$10.06
-
$12.93
|
Squamish - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$93.40
CA$129.94
|
$93.40
-
$93.40
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.11
CA$59.97
|
$43.11
-
$43.11
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.59
CA$139.93
|
$71.85
-
$129.33
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$93.40
CA$129.94
|
$93.40
-
$93.40
|
Squamish - Cost of clothing
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