Cost of living in Chatham-Kent
compared to
Cost of living in Chatham-Kent vs. Canada overall average
Chatham-Kent is 2.7% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.9% more in Chatham-Kent
- Groceries
-
pay 0.6% more in Chatham-Kent
- Transportation
-
pay 2.0% less in Chatham-Kent
- Housing
-
pay 0.4% more in Chatham-Kent
- Childcare
-
pay 6.0% more in Chatham-Kent
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 17.5% less in Chatham-Kent
- Clothing
-
pay 12.0% less in Chatham-Kent
The cost of childcare, restaurants, groceries, and housing in Chatham-Kent are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including entertainment and sports, clothing, and transportation are lower in Chatham-Kent.
Chatham-Kent Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.53
CA$29.77
|
$14.35
-
$43.06
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.30
CA$15.63
|
$9.33
-
$14.35
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.61
CA$2.23
|
$1.44
-
$7.18
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.72
CA$2.38
|
$1.08
-
$2.87
|
Chatham-Kent - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.24
CA$3.10
|
$1.61
-
$4.75
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.96
CA$8.24
|
$2.74
-
$14.35
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.12
CA$11.23
|
$4.07
-
$14.94
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.11
CA$4.30
|
$2.50
-
$3.59
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.05
CA$6.98
|
$3.25
-
$7.16
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.83
CA$2.53
|
$0.98
-
$2.86
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.59
CA$0.81
|
$0.40
-
$1.95
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
CA$2.24
|
$0.98
-
$2.87
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.98
CA$2.73
|
$0.49
-
$2.93
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
CA$1.62
|
$0.33
-
$1.79
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
CA$1.80
|
$0.57
-
$2.15
|
Chatham-Kent - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.97
CA$5.49
|
$3.54
-
$4.28
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,382.26
CA$33,717.01
|
$24,382.26
-
$30,856.36
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.50
CA$22.82
|
$16.50
-
$37.31
|
Chatham-Kent - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.84
CA$75.84
|
$39.47
-
$114.81
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,399.30
CA$1,935.02
|
$1,363.42
-
$1,435.18
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,004.63
CA$1,389.25
|
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-
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|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$118.89
CA$164.41
|
$109.75
-
$159.14
|
Chatham-Kent - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$541.78
CA$749.20
|
$358.79
-
$717.59
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,504.56
CA$22,823.34
|
$16,504.56
-
$16,504.56
|
Chatham-Kent - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.02
CA$6.95
|
$2.87
-
$6.46
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.13
CA$5.71
|
$2.51
-
$5.02
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.76
CA$14.88
|
$8.61
-
$14.35
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$14.35
CA$19.85
|
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-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.05
CA$13.89
|
$7.18
-
$21.53
|
Chatham-Kent - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.95
CA$70.45
|
$28.70
-
$86.11
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.73
CA$46.64
|
$17.94
-
$64.58
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.98
CA$92.62
|
$43.06
-
$114.81
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.46
CA$138.92
|
$71.75
-
$215.28
|
Chatham-Kent - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Prince Rupert,
Chatham-Kent,
Saanich,
Wolfville,
Owen Sound,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Chatham-Kent.
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