Cost of living in Richmond Hill
compared to
Cost of living in Richmond Hill vs. Canada overall average
Richmond Hill is 0.0% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.3% less in Richmond Hill
- Groceries
-
pay 4.5% less in Richmond Hill
- Transportation
-
pay 9.1% more in Richmond Hill
- Housing
-
pay 27.2% more in Richmond Hill
- Childcare
-
pay 8.3% less in Richmond Hill
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 3.9% less in Richmond Hill
- Clothing
-
pay 6.4% less in Richmond Hill
The cost of housing and transportation in Richmond Hill are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including restaurants, childcare, clothing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Richmond Hill.
Richmond Hill Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.75
CA$20.34
|
$10.79
-
$21.58
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.35
CA$12.90
|
$7.19
-
$10.79
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
CA$2.53
|
$1.44
-
$2.88
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.26
CA$1.74
|
$0.72
-
$2.16
|
Richmond Hill - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.26
CA$3.12
|
$1.44
-
$2.88
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.97
CA$5.48
|
$2.38
-
$8.63
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.81
CA$16.29
|
$4.09
-
$19.06
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.28
CA$4.52
|
$2.16
-
$4.32
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.13
CA$7.07
|
$1.63
-
$7.18
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.80
CA$2.48
|
$0.52
-
$2.28
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CA$0.83
|
$0.36
-
$1.31
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.47
CA$2.03
|
$0.65
-
$1.96
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
CA$2.12
|
$0.45
-
$2.12
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
CA$1.53
|
$0.41
-
$1.76
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.93
CA$1.28
|
$0.49
-
$1.44
|
Richmond Hill - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.05
CA$5.59
|
$3.55
-
$4.26
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$110.79
CA$152.82
|
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$33,717.98
|
$24,444.83
-
$24,444.83
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.00
CA$16.55
|
$12.00
-
$14.50
|
Richmond Hill - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$56.36
CA$77.73
|
$37.35
-
$71.94
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,755.41
CA$2,421.33
|
$1,438.86
-
$2,158.29
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,798.58
CA$2,480.87
|
$1,582.75
-
$2,014.41
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$123.78
CA$170.74
|
$82.52
-
$220.06
|
Richmond Hill - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$647.49
CA$893.11
|
$575.54
-
$1,294.98
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,271.09
CA$15,546.78
|
$7,194.31
-
$21,582.94
|
Richmond Hill - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.04
CA$6.95
|
$2.52
-
$8.63
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.17
CA$4.37
|
$2.16
-
$5.04
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.95
CA$17.86
|
$10.79
-
$13.66
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.17
CA$59.54
|
$35.97
-
$57.55
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.26
CA$15.53
|
$7.19
-
$12.45
|
Richmond Hill - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.43
CA$83.36
|
$14.39
-
$75.54
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.17
CA$59.54
|
$17.99
-
$71.94
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$62.95
CA$86.83
|
$39.57
-
$86.33
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$86.33
CA$119.08
|
$57.55
-
$107.91
|
Richmond Hill - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Halifax,
Cold Lake,
Annapolis Valley,
Yarmouth,
Lloydminster,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Richmond Hill.
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