Cost of living comparison
compared to
Canberra vs. New Westminster Cost of Living Summary
Canberra is 34.6% more expensive than New Westminster.
- Restaurants
-
pay 16.7% more in Canberra
- Groceries
-
pay 19.9% more in Canberra
- Transportation
-
pay 15.9% more in Canberra
- Housing
-
pay 2.9% more in Canberra
- Childcare
-
pay 85.3% more in Canberra
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 38.3% more in Canberra
- Clothing
-
pay 63.2% more in Canberra
The cost of childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and transportation in Canberra are more expensive than in New Westminster. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Canberra.
Canberra vs. New Westminster Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Canberra instead of New Westminster, you would:
pay 16.7% more for restaurants
|
New Westminster
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.94
CA$24.75
|
$16.34
A$24.70
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.33
CA$12.87
|
$9.81
A$14.82
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.95
CA$2.69
|
$2.59
A$3.91
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.62
CA$2.24
|
$2.24
A$3.38
|
|
New Westminster vs. Canberra - Cost of restaurants
pay 19.9% more for groceries
|
New Westminster
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.93
CA$2.66
|
$2.71
A$4.09
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.92
CA$6.78
|
$4.99
A$7.53
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.49
CA$8.96
|
$5.50
A$8.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.44
CA$4.75
|
$4.31
A$6.52
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.91
CA$5.39
|
$4.17
A$6.30
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.50
CA$2.06
|
$1.48
A$2.24
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.93
CA$1.28
|
$1.35
A$2.03
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.28
CA$1.77
|
$1.33
A$2.02
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
CA$1.84
|
$1.86
A$2.81
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.90
CA$1.23
|
$1.01
A$1.53
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
CA$0.90
|
$1.04
A$1.57
|
|
New Westminster vs. Canberra - Cost of groceries
pay 15.9% more for transportation
|
New Westminster
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.51
CA$6.22
|
$4.42
A$6.67
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$93.29
CA$128.67
|
$122.90
A$185.71
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,382.26
CA$33,631.67
|
$29,041.09
A$43,882.11
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.50
CA$22.77
|
$18.93
A$28.60
|
|
New Westminster vs. Canberra - Cost of transportation
pay 2.9% more for housing
|
New Westminster
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.69
CA$87.85
|
$51.97
A$78.53
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,584.68
CA$2,185.82
|
$1,554.45
A$2,348.83
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,345.48
CA$1,855.89
|
$1,160.39
A$1,753.39
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$108.98
CA$150.32
|
$159.03
A$240.30
|
|
New Westminster vs. Canberra - Cost of housing
pay 85.3% more for childcare
|
New Westminster
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$789.35
CA$1,088.79
|
$1,754.20
A$2,650.66
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,969.87
CA$12,372.59
|
$13,323.22
A$20,131.85
|
|
New Westminster vs. Canberra - Cost of childcare
pay 38.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
New Westminster
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.74
CA$7.92
|
$6.54
A$9.88
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.41
CA$4.70
|
$3.41
A$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.79
CA$21.78
|
$31.05
A$46.92
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.73
CA$46.52
|
$58.70
A$88.69
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.20
CA$16.83
|
$13.07
A$19.76
|
|
New Westminster vs. Canberra - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 63.2% more for clothing
|
New Westminster
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$35.88
CA$49.49
|
$69.40
A$104.86
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.70
CA$39.59
|
$57.75
A$87.26
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.76
CA$98.98
|
$94.06
A$142.12
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$93.29
CA$128.67
|
$118.40
A$178.91
|
|
New Westminster vs. Canberra - Cost of clothing
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