Cost of living in Squamish
compared to
Cost of living in Squamish vs. Canada overall average
Squamish is 3.8% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.2% less in Squamish
- Groceries
-
pay 12.3% less in Squamish
- Transportation
-
pay 13.2% less in Squamish
- Housing
-
pay 15.1% more in Squamish
- Childcare
-
pay 26.9% more in Squamish
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.7% more in Squamish
- Clothing
-
pay 4.6% more in Squamish
The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Squamish are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including transportation, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Squamish.
Squamish Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.07
CA$21.08
|
$11.48
-
$35.88
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.76
CA$15.06
|
$7.89
-
$14.35
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.95
CA$2.73
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.44
CA$2.01
|
$0.90
-
$2.87
|
Squamish - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
CA$3.35
|
$1.44
-
$6.46
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.02
CA$7.02
|
$3.59
-
$14.35
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.62
CA$9.26
|
$3.59
-
$15.08
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.49
CA$4.88
|
$2.15
-
$10.05
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.85
CA$6.78
|
$2.93
-
$8.14
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.39
CA$1.95
|
$0.65
-
$2.51
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.55
CA$0.77
|
$0.48
-
$1.63
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.34
CA$1.88
|
$0.93
-
$5.53
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.39
CA$1.94
|
$0.97
-
$2.60
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
CA$1.60
|
$0.65
-
$3.25
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.89
CA$1.24
|
$0.65
-
$2.15
|
Squamish - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.58
CA$6.41
|
$4.20
-
$5.68
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.86
CA$43.16
|
$27.99
-
$33.73
|
| 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
|
Squamish - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.30
CA$91.34
|
$43.06
-
$107.64
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,636.10
CA$2,288.50
|
$1,435.18
-
$1,793.97
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,535.64
CA$2,147.98
|
$1,435.18
-
$1,650.46
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$90.92
CA$127.18
|
$54.87
-
$164.62
|
Squamish - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,100.30
CA$1,539.05
|
$861.11
-
$1,291.66
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,199.02
CA$17,063.39
|
$12,199.02
-
$12,199.02
|
Squamish - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.74
CA$8.03
|
$4.31
-
$8.61
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.96
CA$5.54
|
$2.87
-
$5.42
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.35
CA$20.07
|
$13.63
-
$15.79
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.49
CA$72.02
|
$43.06
-
$107.64
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.20
CA$17.06
|
$11.48
-
$14.35
|
Squamish - 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
|
$43.06
CA$60.22
|
$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
|
Squamish - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Cold Lake,
Iqaluit,
Kelowna,
Charlottetown,
Kamloops,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Squamish.
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