Cost of living in Port Alberni
compared to
Cost of living in Port Alberni vs. Canada overall average
Port Alberni is 5.3% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.9% less in Port Alberni
- Groceries
-
pay 22.6% less in Port Alberni
- Transportation
-
pay 11.0% less in Port Alberni
- Housing
-
pay 13.5% less in Port Alberni
- Childcare
-
pay 11.6% more in Port Alberni
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 7.5% less in Port Alberni
- Clothing
-
pay 12.8% more in Port Alberni
The cost of clothing and childcare in Port Alberni are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including groceries, housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Port Alberni.
Port Alberni Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.50
CA$23.09
|
$11.48
-
$35.88
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.76
CA$15.06
|
$9.72
-
$17.94
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.08
CA$2.91
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.08
CA$1.51
|
$0.90
-
$2.87
|
Port Alberni - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.79
CA$2.51
|
$1.08
-
$3.95
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.87
CA$4.01
|
$2.87
-
$8.97
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.84
CA$13.76
|
$5.43
-
$16.30
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.46
CA$4.84
|
$2.15
-
$5.67
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.95
CA$2.73
|
$1.95
-
$8.14
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.30
CA$1.82
|
$0.65
-
$2.15
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.49
CA$0.68
|
$0.48
-
$1.63
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.34
CA$1.88
|
$0.93
-
$1.95
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.39
CA$1.94
|
$0.97
-
$2.60
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.98
CA$1.37
|
$0.65
-
$3.25
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
CA$1.18
|
$0.65
-
$0.98
|
Port Alberni - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.72
CA$6.60
|
$4.05
-
$5.68
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$34.44
CA$48.18
|
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-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,382.26
CA$34,104.69
|
$24,382.26
-
$24,382.26
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.21
CA$21.27
|
$15.21
-
$15.21
|
Port Alberni - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.57
CA$94.51
|
$50.23
-
$89.70
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$717.59
CA$1,003.73
|
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$717.59
CA$1,003.73
|
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$124.31
CA$173.88
|
$109.75
-
$164.62
|
Port Alberni - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$879.05
CA$1,229.57
|
$861.11
-
$896.99
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,199.02
CA$17,063.39
|
$12,199.02
-
$12,199.02
|
Port Alberni - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.59
CA$5.02
|
$3.59
-
$8.61
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.96
CA$5.54
|
$2.87
-
$6.46
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.76
CA$15.06
|
$10.76
-
$15.07
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.56
CA$17.57
|
$11.48
-
$14.35
|
Port Alberni - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.42
CA$84.51
|
$35.88
-
$135.62
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$56.51
CA$79.04
|
$28.70
-
$107.64
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$98.43
CA$137.68
|
$55.97
-
$143.52
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$89.70
CA$125.47
|
$64.58
-
$107.64
|
Port Alberni - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Montreal,
Kanata,
Drummondville,
Trois-Rivieres,
Nelson BC,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Port Alberni.
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