Cost of living in Surrey
Surrey, Canada
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Cost of living in Surrey vs. Canada overall average
Surrey is 13.1% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.5% more in Surrey
- Groceries
-
pay 3.3% less in Surrey
- Transportation
-
pay 24.2% more in Surrey
- Housing
-
pay 32.7% more in Surrey
- Childcare
-
pay 11.1% more in Surrey
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 13.6% more in Surrey
- Clothing
-
pay 8.1% more in Surrey
The cost of housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, childcare, clothing, and restaurants in Surrey are more expensive than in Canada.
Surrey Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.53
CA$23.78
|
$12.93
-
$35.92
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.51
|
$10.06
-
$14.37
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.28
CA$3.29
|
$1.58
-
$3.59
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.60
CA$2.30
|
$0.90
-
$2.16
|
Surrey - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.85
CA$4.10
|
$1.44
-
$3.59
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.63
CA$8.11
|
$3.96
-
$11.53
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.22
CA$11.82
|
$4.09
-
$16.32
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
CA$5.12
|
$2.87
-
$5.03
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.96
CA$8.57
|
$2.93
-
$7.18
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.55
CA$2.24
|
$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$2.04
|
$0.65
-
$2.61
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
CA$1.36
|
$0.65
-
$1.44
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.19
CA$1.71
|
$0.72
-
$1.96
|
Surrey - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.01
CA$7.21
|
$4.37
-
$5.79
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$124.66
CA$179.38
|
$79.03
-
$136.12
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,128.57
|
$24,412.64
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.22
CA$21.91
|
$15.22
-
$15.22
|
Surrey - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$71.85
CA$103.39
|
$50.29
-
$100.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,681.83
CA$2,420.06
|
$1,436.97
-
$2,083.60
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,428.98
CA$2,056.24
|
$1,077.73
-
$1,724.36
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$169.36
CA$243.70
|
$59.32
-
$274.71
|
Surrey - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$880.14
CA$1,266.48
|
$862.18
-
$898.10
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,214.22
CA$17,575.66
|
$12,214.22
-
$12,214.22
|
Surrey - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.27
|
$4.31
-
$10.78
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.41
CA$6.34
|
$1.79
-
$6.47
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.09
CA$21.71
|
$14.37
-
$15.09
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$39.87
CA$57.37
|
$22.27
-
$57.48
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.65
CA$19.64
|
$11.32
-
$14.37
|
Surrey - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.62
CA$82.92
|
$25.15
-
$107.77
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.31
CA$59.45
|
$28.73
-
$50.29
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$96.88
CA$139.40
|
$63.95
-
$114.96
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.77
CA$155.08
|
$64.66
-
$107.77
|
Surrey - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Oakville,
Peterborough,
Moose Jaw,
St.Catharines,
Windsor,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Surrey.
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