Cost of living in Markham
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.68
CA$19.99
|
$11.01
-
$36.69
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.81
CA$11.99
|
$8.81
-
$11.60
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.76
CA$2.39
|
$1.47
-
$3.67
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.37
CA$1.87
|
$0.73
-
$2.94
|
Markham - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.19
CA$2.98
|
$1.33
-
$3.67
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.40
CA$6.00
|
$2.37
-
$8.81
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.84
CA$10.68
|
$4.17
-
$16.67
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.80
CA$3.82
|
$2.20
-
$3.66
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.53
CA$6.17
|
$1.66
-
$7.32
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.60
CA$2.18
|
$0.53
-
$3.67
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.63
CA$0.85
|
$0.37
-
$1.39
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.83
CA$1.13
|
$0.67
-
$3.33
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
CA$2.13
|
$0.46
-
$1.66
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.82
CA$1.11
|
$0.40
-
$1.33
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
CA$1.32
|
$0.50
-
$1.47
|
Markham - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CA$5.66
|
$3.81
-
$4.72
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$95.40
CA$129.91
|
$95.40
-
$110.08
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,936.06
CA$33,956.68
|
$24,936.06
-
$24,936.06
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CA$18.24
|
$13.39
-
$18.35
|
Markham - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$53.00
CA$72.17
|
$44.03
-
$99.07
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,700.17
CA$2,315.21
|
$1,467.78
-
$1,908.11
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,614.55
CA$2,198.62
|
$1,321.00
-
$1,761.33
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$145.91
CA$198.70
|
$112.24
-
$224.48
|
Markham - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$825.62
CA$1,124.29
|
$550.42
-
$1,100.83
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,621.65
CA$38,975.53
|
$27,887.76
-
$29,355.54
|
Markham - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.14
CA$7.00
|
$2.94
-
$7.34
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.25
CA$4.43
|
$2.20
-
$5.14
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.12
CA$17.86
|
$11.01
-
$14.68
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.50
CA$61.96
|
$14.67
-
$73.39
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.82
CA$14.74
|
$7.33
-
$18.35
|
Markham - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.03
CA$59.96
|
$29.36
-
$77.06
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.69
CA$49.97
|
$25.69
-
$36.69
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$60.55
CA$82.45
|
$40.36
-
$205.49
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.80
CA$141.34
|
$58.71
-
$110.08
|
Markham - Cost of clothing
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