Cost of living in Gatineau
compared to
Cost of living in Gatineau vs. Canada overall average
Gatineau is 6.2% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 15.7% less in Gatineau
- Groceries
-
pay 0.6% less in Gatineau
- Transportation
-
pay 14.4% more in Gatineau
- Housing
-
pay 16.4% less in Gatineau
- Childcare
-
pay 22.6% less in Gatineau
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 8.9% less in Gatineau
- Clothing
-
pay 6.1% more in Gatineau
The cost of transportation and clothing in Gatineau are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including childcare, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Gatineau.
Gatineau Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$12.77
CA$17.86
|
$10.79
-
$21.58
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.79
CA$15.09
|
$10.79
-
$14.39
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.44
CA$2.01
|
$1.08
-
$2.88
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.39
CA$1.95
|
$0.90
-
$2.16
|
Gatineau - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.92
CA$4.09
|
$2.25
-
$3.60
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.78
CA$8.08
|
$3.60
-
$12.59
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.47
CA$10.45
|
$5.45
-
$16.34
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.41
CA$4.77
|
$2.52
-
$4.32
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.56
CA$6.39
|
$2.94
-
$7.18
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.02
CA$2.82
|
$0.64
-
$3.26
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
CA$0.80
|
$0.28
-
$1.63
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.19
CA$3.06
|
$1.44
-
$3.26
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.64
CA$2.29
|
$0.98
-
$2.88
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.90
CA$1.26
|
$0.26
-
$1.31
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.98
CA$1.37
|
$0.65
-
$1.63
|
Gatineau - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.28
CA$5.99
|
$3.95
-
$4.77
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$79.14
CA$110.69
|
$79.14
-
$86.33
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$34,192.21
|
$24,444.83
-
$24,444.83
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.41
CA$31.35
|
$16.91
-
$34.89
|
Gatineau - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.76
CA$68.20
|
$35.17
-
$86.33
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,086.34
CA$1,519.52
|
$935.26
-
$1,510.81
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$962.24
CA$1,345.93
|
$827.35
-
$1,223.03
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$87.95
CA$123.01
|
$73.41
-
$110.03
|
Gatineau - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$557.56
CA$779.89
|
$359.72
-
$755.40
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Gatineau - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.32
CA$6.04
|
$2.88
-
$8.63
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.27
CA$4.58
|
$2.88
-
$4.32
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.87
CA$16.60
|
$9.35
-
$12.95
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.27
CA$59.12
|
$21.58
-
$57.55
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.79
CA$15.09
|
$8.99
-
$19.42
|
Gatineau - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.95
CA$88.05
|
$21.58
-
$86.33
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.17
CA$60.38
|
$14.39
-
$71.94
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$76.44
CA$106.92
|
$43.17
-
$107.91
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.91
CA$163.52
|
$57.55
-
$143.89
|
Gatineau - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Port Alberni,
Airdrie,
Orangeville,
Charlottetown,
Fredericton,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Gatineau.
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