Cost of living comparison
compared to
Niagara Falls vs. Canada Cost of Living Summary
Niagara Falls is 2.8% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.4% more in Niagara Falls
- Groceries
-
pay 2.0% less in Niagara Falls
- Transportation
-
pay 8.7% less in Niagara Falls
- Housing
-
pay 5.0% more in Niagara Falls
- Childcare
-
pay 25.4% more in Niagara Falls
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 15.5% less in Niagara Falls
- Clothing
-
pay 7.0% more in Niagara Falls
The cost of childcare, restaurants, clothing, and housing in Niagara Falls are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including entertainment and sports, transportation, and groceries are lower in Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls vs. Canada Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Niagara Falls instead of Canada, you would:
pay 8.4% more for restaurants
|
Canada
|
Niagara Falls
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.68
CA$23.33
|
$17.94
CA$25.09
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.26
CA$14.35
|
$12.38
CA$17.31
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.01
CA$2.81
|
$2.13
CA$2.98
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.66
CA$2.32
|
$1.65
CA$2.31
|
|
Canada vs. Niagara Falls - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.0% less for groceries
|
Canada
|
Niagara Falls
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.50
CA$3.50
|
$2.40
CA$3.36
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.32
CA$7.45
|
$6.37
CA$8.92
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.12
CA$11.36
|
$7.51
CA$10.51
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.44
CA$4.81
|
$3.27
CA$4.58
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.30
CA$7.41
|
$5.07
CA$7.09
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.78
CA$2.49
|
$1.98
CA$2.76
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
CA$0.93
|
$0.50
CA$0.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
CA$2.27
|
$1.50
CA$2.10
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.77
CA$2.47
|
$1.63
CA$2.27
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
CA$1.61
|
$1.07
CA$1.49
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
CA$1.60
|
$1.31
CA$1.83
|
|
Canada vs. Niagara Falls - Cost of groceries
pay 8.7% less for transportation
|
Canada
|
Niagara Falls
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
CA$5.91
|
$3.97
CA$5.56
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.98
CA$92.29
|
$61.50
CA$86.02
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,583.45
CA$34,386.10
|
$24,382.26
CA$34,104.69
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.38
CA$22.91
|
$12.88
CA$18.02
|
|
Canada vs. Niagara Falls - Cost of transportation
pay 5.0% more for housing
|
Canada
|
Niagara Falls
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$61.20
CA$85.60
|
$65.66
CA$91.84
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,228.04
CA$1,717.72
|
$1,275.41
CA$1,783.98
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,109.76
CA$1,552.28
|
$1,076.38
CA$1,505.59
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.65
CA$154.78
|
$123.47
CA$172.70
|
|
Canada vs. Niagara Falls - Cost of housing
pay 25.4% more for childcare
|
Canada
|
Niagara Falls
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$720.23
CA$1,007.42
|
$735.53
CA$1,028.82
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,062.51
CA$16,872.44
|
$17,939.74
CA$25,093.21
|
|
Canada vs. Niagara Falls - Cost of childcare
pay 15.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Canada
|
Niagara Falls
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.23
CA$7.32
|
$5.74
CA$8.03
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.65
CA$5.10
|
$3.71
CA$5.19
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.37
CA$18.70
|
$11.84
CA$16.56
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.26
CA$60.51
|
$19.73
CA$27.60
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.18
CA$15.64
|
$8.61
CA$12.04
|
|
Canada vs. Niagara Falls - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 7.0% more for clothing
|
Canada
|
Niagara Falls
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.62
CA$75.01
|
$70.30
CA$98.33
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.27
CA$57.72
|
$53.33
CA$74.60
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.13
CA$120.47
|
$73.19
CA$102.38
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.00
CA$144.07
|
$85.39
CA$119.44
|
|
Canada vs. Niagara Falls - Cost of clothing
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