Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Westminster vs. Canada Cost of Living Summary
New Westminster is 2.8% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.6% less in New Westminster
- Groceries
-
pay 14.8% less in New Westminster
- Transportation
-
pay 12.0% more in New Westminster
- Housing
-
pay 13.2% more in New Westminster
- Childcare
-
pay 8.0% less in New Westminster
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.7% more in New Westminster
- Clothing
-
pay 22.4% less in New Westminster
The cost of housing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in New Westminster are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including clothing, groceries, childcare, and restaurants are lower in New Westminster.
New Westminster vs. Canada Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Westminster instead of Canada, you would:
pay 1.6% less for restaurants
|
Canada
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.68
CA$23.01
|
$17.94
CA$24.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.26
CA$14.15
|
$9.33
CA$12.87
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.01
CA$2.77
|
$1.95
CA$2.69
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.66
CA$2.29
|
$1.62
CA$2.24
|
|
Canada vs. New Westminster - Cost of restaurants
pay 14.8% less for groceries
|
Canada
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.50
CA$3.45
|
$1.93
CA$2.66
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.32
CA$7.34
|
$4.92
CA$6.78
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.12
CA$11.20
|
$6.49
CA$8.96
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.44
CA$4.74
|
$3.44
CA$4.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.30
CA$7.31
|
$3.91
CA$5.39
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.78
CA$2.45
|
$1.50
CA$2.06
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
CA$0.91
|
$0.93
CA$1.28
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
CA$2.24
|
$1.28
CA$1.77
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.77
CA$2.44
|
$1.34
CA$1.84
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
CA$1.58
|
$0.90
CA$1.23
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
CA$1.58
|
$0.65
CA$0.90
|
|
Canada vs. New Westminster - Cost of groceries
pay 12.0% more for transportation
|
Canada
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
CA$5.82
|
$4.51
CA$6.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.98
CA$91.01
|
$93.29
CA$128.67
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,583.45
CA$33,909.18
|
$24,382.26
CA$33,631.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.38
CA$22.59
|
$16.50
CA$22.77
|
|
Canada vs. New Westminster - Cost of transportation
pay 13.2% more for housing
|
Canada
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$61.20
CA$84.41
|
$63.69
CA$87.85
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,228.04
CA$1,693.90
|
$1,584.68
CA$2,185.82
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,109.76
CA$1,530.75
|
$1,345.48
CA$1,855.89
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.65
CA$152.63
|
$108.98
CA$150.32
|
|
Canada vs. New Westminster - Cost of housing
pay 8.0% less for childcare
|
Canada
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$720.23
CA$993.45
|
$789.35
CA$1,088.79
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,062.51
CA$16,638.43
|
$8,969.87
CA$12,372.59
|
|
Canada vs. New Westminster - Cost of childcare
pay 1.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Canada
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.23
CA$7.22
|
$5.74
CA$7.92
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.65
CA$5.03
|
$3.41
CA$4.70
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.37
CA$18.44
|
$15.79
CA$21.78
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.26
CA$59.67
|
$33.73
CA$46.52
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.18
CA$15.42
|
$12.20
CA$16.83
|
|
Canada vs. New Westminster - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 22.4% less for clothing
|
Canada
|
New Westminster
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.62
CA$73.97
|
$35.88
CA$49.49
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.27
CA$56.92
|
$28.70
CA$39.59
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.13
CA$118.80
|
$71.76
CA$98.98
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.00
CA$142.07
|
$93.29
CA$128.67
|
|
Canada vs. New Westminster - Cost of clothing
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