Cost of living comparison
Nelson BC is 9.0% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 17.2% less in Nelson BC
- Groceries
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pay 1.7% less in Nelson BC
- Transportation
-
pay 0.5% more in Nelson BC
- Housing
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pay 19.1% less in Nelson BC
- Childcare
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pay 24.1% less in Nelson BC
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 4.3% less in Nelson BC
- Clothing
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pay 2.7% more in Nelson BC
The cost of clothing and transportation in Nelson BC are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Nelson BC.
If you lived in Nelson BC instead of United States, you would:
pay 17.2% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Nelson BC
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$13.65
CA$18.55
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$8.98
CA$12.21
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.16
CA$2.93
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.68
CA$2.28
|
|
pay 1.7% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Nelson BC
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.98
CA$4.05
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.06
CA$8.24
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$7.25
CA$9.85
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.76
CA$5.12
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$6.56
CA$8.91
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.07
CA$2.82
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.29
CA$0.39
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$0.72
CA$0.98
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.77
CA$2.40
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.91
CA$2.59
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.30
CA$1.77
|
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pay 0.5% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Nelson BC
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$4.61
CA$6.26
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$24,412.64
CA$33,178.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$17.20
CA$23.38
|
|
pay 19.1% less for housing
|
United States
|
Nelson BC
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$57.48
CA$78.12
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,365.12
CA$1,855.27
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,149.57
CA$1,562.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$111.41
CA$151.41
|
|
pay 24.1% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Nelson BC
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,048.99
CA$1,425.62
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$16,525.13
CA$22,458.47
|
|
pay 4.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Nelson BC
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.03
CA$6.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$3.95
CA$5.37
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$12.93
CA$17.58
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$11.12
CA$15.11
|
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pay 2.7% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Nelson BC
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$53.41
CA$72.58
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$39.52
CA$53.71
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$80.63
CA$109.58
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$125.73
CA$170.88
|
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