Cost of living in Thunder Bay
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.22
CA$21.47
|
$9.70
-
$21.55
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.20
|
$9.34
-
$12.93
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
CA$2.78
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.46
CA$2.06
|
$1.43
-
$1.58
|
Thunder Bay - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.42
CA$3.42
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.49
CA$11.97
|
$2.69
-
$17.03
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.16
CA$12.92
|
$5.17
-
$16.32
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.55
CA$5.01
|
$2.00
-
$5.02
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.34
CA$10.35
|
$3.26
-
$12.21
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.53
CA$2.16
|
$0.65
-
$2.15
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
CA$0.81
|
$0.33
-
$0.65
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.78
CA$2.51
|
$1.30
-
$2.25
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.63
CA$2.30
|
$0.98
-
$2.87
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
CA$1.65
|
$0.36
-
$2.28
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
CA$1.37
|
$0.65
-
$1.35
|
Thunder Bay - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
CA$5.95
|
$3.79
-
$4.68
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$62.51
CA$88.15
|
$58.92
-
$64.66
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$34,425.48
|
$24,412.64
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.90
CA$28.06
|
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-
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|
Thunder Bay - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$96.64
CA$136.27
|
$71.85
-
$107.77
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$951.99
CA$1,342.45
|
$862.18
-
$1,077.73
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$886.13
CA$1,249.58
|
$718.48
-
$1,077.73
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$173.99
CA$245.35
|
$109.89
-
$274.71
|
Thunder Bay - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$718.48
CA$1,013.17
|
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-
??
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Thunder Bay - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.21
CA$7.35
|
$3.59
-
$6.47
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.79
CA$5.34
|
$2.51
-
$4.49
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.20
|
$10.35
-
$12.93
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.81
CA$42.04
|
$10.78
-
$48.84
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.20
|
$8.62
-
$12.93
|
Thunder Bay - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.45
CA$62.68
|
$32.33
-
$56.57
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.50
CA$50.06
|
??
-
??
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$57.48
CA$81.05
|
$43.11
-
$71.85
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$110.97
CA$156.48
|
$71.85
-
$143.70
|
Thunder Bay - Cost of clothing
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