Cost of living comparison
compared to
Powell River vs. Vienna Cost of Living Summary
Powell River is 19.8% more expensive than Vienna.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.6% less in Powell River
- Groceries
-
pay 15.4% more in Powell River
- Transportation
-
pay 30.9% less in Powell River
- Housing
-
pay 7.2% more in Powell River
- Childcare
-
pay 2.6 times more in Powell River
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 21.3% more in Powell River
- Clothing
-
pay 19.9% less in Powell River
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, and housing in Powell River are more expensive than in Vienna. Expenses including transportation, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Powell River. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Powell River.
Powell River vs. Vienna Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Powell River instead of Vienna, you would:
pay 14.6% less for restaurants
|
Vienna
|
Powell River
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.52
€14.93
|
$17.94
CA$24.72
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.68
€9.95
|
$13.99
CA$19.28
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.91
€3.33
|
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$3.35
€2.85
|
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
|
Vienna vs. Powell River - Cost of restaurants
pay 15.4% more for groceries
|
Vienna
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.18
€2.71
|
$3.35
CA$4.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$9.99
€8.51
|
$11.23
CA$15.47
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.81
€5.80
|
$12.21
CA$16.83
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.78
€4.08
|
$4.54
CA$6.26
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.38
€6.28
|
$5.57
CA$7.67
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
€1.33
|
$1.84
CA$2.54
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.15
€0.98
|
$0.87
CA$1.20
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.66
€1.41
|
$1.95
CA$2.69
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.11
€1.80
|
$2.17
CA$2.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
€0.88
|
$1.49
CA$2.05
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.99
€0.84
|
$1.42
CA$1.96
|
|
Vienna vs. Powell River - Cost of groceries
pay 30.9% less for transportation
|
Vienna
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.89
€5.87
|
$4.80
CA$6.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$58.40
€49.75
|
$35.88
CA$49.44
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,198.27
€24,877.10
|
$22,245.28
CA$30,652.88
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.62
€16.72
|
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Vienna vs. Powell River - Cost of transportation
pay 7.2% more for housing
|
Vienna
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$40.88
€34.83
|
$71.28
CA$98.22
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,303.45
€1,110.54
|
$1,219.90
CA$1,680.96
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$928.96
€791.48
|
$1,040.51
CA$1,433.76
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$243.99
€207.89
|
$119.09
CA$164.10
|
|
Vienna vs. Powell River - Cost of housing
pay 2.6 times more for childcare
|
Vienna
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$358.81
€305.71
|
$932.87
CA$1,285.44
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$27,196.11
€23,171.25
|
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Vienna vs. Powell River - Cost of childcare
pay 21.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Vienna
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.07
€5.17
|
$5.02
CA$6.92
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.26
€4.48
|
$3.95
CA$5.44
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.59
€6.47
|
$17.94
CA$24.72
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.10
€43.54
|
$69.37
CA$95.58
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.02
€11.94
|
$10.76
CA$14.83
|
|
Vienna vs. Powell River - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 19.9% less for clothing
|
Vienna
|
Powell River
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$99.70
€84.94
|
$44.25
CA$60.98
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$47.46
€40.44
|
$52.62
CA$72.51
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.22
€88.79
|
$93.29
CA$128.54
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$170.37
€145.15
|
$129.17
CA$177.98
|
|
Vienna vs. Powell River - Cost of clothing
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