Cost of living comparison
compared to
Squamish vs. Canada Cost of Living Summary
Squamish is 3.8% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.2% less in Squamish
- Groceries
-
pay 12.3% less in Squamish
- Transportation
-
pay 13.2% less in Squamish
- Housing
-
pay 15.1% more in Squamish
- Childcare
-
pay 26.9% more in Squamish
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.7% more in Squamish
- Clothing
-
pay 4.6% more in Squamish
The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Squamish are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including transportation, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Squamish.
Squamish vs. Canada Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Squamish instead of Canada, you would:
pay 5.2% less for restaurants
|
Canada
|
Squamish
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.68
CA$23.33
|
$15.07
CA$21.08
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.26
CA$14.35
|
$10.76
CA$15.06
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.01
CA$2.81
|
$1.95
CA$2.73
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.66
CA$2.32
|
$1.44
CA$2.01
|
|
Canada vs. Squamish - Cost of restaurants
pay 12.3% less for groceries
|
Canada
|
Squamish
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.50
CA$3.50
|
$2.39
CA$3.35
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.32
CA$7.45
|
$5.02
CA$7.02
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.12
CA$11.36
|
$6.62
CA$9.26
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.44
CA$4.81
|
$3.49
CA$4.88
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.30
CA$7.41
|
$4.85
CA$6.78
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.78
CA$2.49
|
$1.39
CA$1.95
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
CA$0.93
|
$0.55
CA$0.77
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
CA$2.27
|
$1.34
CA$1.88
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.77
CA$2.47
|
$1.39
CA$1.94
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
CA$1.61
|
$1.15
CA$1.60
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
CA$1.60
|
$0.89
CA$1.24
|
|
Canada vs. Squamish - Cost of groceries
pay 13.2% less for transportation
|
Canada
|
Squamish
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
CA$5.91
|
$4.58
CA$6.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.98
CA$92.29
|
$30.86
CA$43.16
|
|
| 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
|
$15.21
CA$21.27
|
|
Canada vs. Squamish - Cost of transportation
pay 15.1% more for housing
|
Canada
|
Squamish
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$61.20
CA$85.60
|
$65.30
CA$91.34
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,228.04
CA$1,717.72
|
$1,636.10
CA$2,288.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,109.76
CA$1,552.28
|
$1,535.64
CA$2,147.98
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.65
CA$154.78
|
$90.92
CA$127.18
|
|
Canada vs. Squamish - Cost of housing
pay 26.9% more for childcare
|
Canada
|
Squamish
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$720.23
CA$1,007.42
|
$1,100.30
CA$1,539.05
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,062.51
CA$16,872.44
|
$12,199.02
CA$17,063.39
|
|
Canada vs. Squamish - Cost of childcare
pay 10.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Canada
|
Squamish
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
|
$3.96
CA$5.54
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.37
CA$18.70
|
$14.35
CA$20.07
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.26
CA$60.51
|
$51.49
CA$72.02
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.18
CA$15.64
|
$12.20
CA$17.06
|
|
Canada vs. Squamish - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 4.6% more for clothing
|
Canada
|
Squamish
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.62
CA$75.01
|
$60.42
CA$84.51
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.27
CA$57.72
|
$43.06
CA$60.22
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.13
CA$120.47
|
$98.43
CA$137.68
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.00
CA$144.07
|
$89.70
CA$125.47
|
|
Canada vs. Squamish - Cost of clothing
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