Cost of living in Coquitlam
compared to
Cost of living in Coquitlam vs. Canada overall average
Coquitlam is 9.2% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.3% more in Coquitlam
- Groceries
-
pay 2.7% more in Coquitlam
- Transportation
-
pay 2.3% more in Coquitlam
- Housing
-
pay 17.1% more in Coquitlam
- Childcare
-
pay 30.3% more in Coquitlam
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.6% less in Coquitlam
- Clothing
-
pay 9.5% more in Coquitlam
The cost of childcare, housing, clothing, restaurants, groceries, and transportation in Coquitlam are more expensive than in Canada.
Coquitlam Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.99
CA$25.16
|
$10.79
-
$35.97
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.79
CA$15.09
|
$9.35
-
$21.58
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.11
CA$2.95
|
$1.44
-
$2.88
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.71
CA$2.40
|
$1.29
-
$2.88
|
Coquitlam - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.01
CA$4.21
|
$1.80
-
$5.04
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.04
CA$7.04
|
$3.60
-
$11.90
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.48
CA$7.67
|
$3.96
-
$13.62
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.90
CA$5.45
|
$2.73
-
$5.76
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.42
CA$8.98
|
$3.26
-
$9.79
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.82
CA$2.55
|
$0.91
-
$3.26
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
CA$0.92
|
$0.49
-
$1.96
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.90
CA$2.66
|
$0.78
-
$3.26
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.07
CA$2.89
|
$1.08
-
$2.94
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.72
CA$1.01
|
$0.55
-
$2.88
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.31
CA$1.83
|
$0.65
-
$2.58
|
Coquitlam - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.70
CA$6.57
|
$4.21
-
$5.72
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$75.47
CA$105.56
|
$73.56
-
$135.97
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$34,192.21
|
$24,444.83
-
$30,344.17
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.81
CA$19.31
|
$13.81
-
$21.58
|
Coquitlam - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$57.69
CA$80.69
|
$35.97
-
$79.14
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,978.44
CA$2,767.34
|
$1,798.58
-
$2,158.29
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,762.61
CA$2,465.45
|
$1,618.72
-
$1,870.52
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$59.77
CA$83.60
|
$31.18
-
$170.05
|
Coquitlam - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,168.33
CA$1,634.20
|
$575.54
-
$1,798.58
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,870.61
CA$16,604.02
|
$11,870.61
-
$28,777.25
|
Coquitlam - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.76
CA$8.05
|
$4.32
-
$7.91
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.84
CA$5.37
|
$2.52
-
$5.04
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.11
CA$21.13
|
$14.39
-
$17.99
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$26.98
CA$37.74
|
$21.58
-
$32.37
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.79
CA$15.09
|
$10.43
-
$17.99
|
Coquitlam - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.52
CA$86.06
|
$25.18
-
$86.33
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.90
CA$60.01
|
$25.18
-
$71.94
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.29
CA$130.50
|
$50.36
-
$122.30
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$114.29
CA$159.87
|
$57.55
-
$179.86
|
Coquitlam - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Comox,
Langley,
Sarnia,
Fort McMurray,
Penticton,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Coquitlam.
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