Cost of living in White Rock
compared to
Cost of living in White Rock vs. Canada overall average
White Rock is 11.0% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.9% less in White Rock
- Groceries
-
pay 21.1% more in White Rock
- Transportation
-
pay 21.6% more in White Rock
- Housing
-
pay 23.9% more in White Rock
- Childcare
-
pay 3.5% more in White Rock
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 13.5% more in White Rock
- Clothing
-
pay 0.5% less in White Rock
The cost of housing, transportation, groceries, entertainment and sports, and childcare in White Rock are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including restaurants and clothing are lower in White Rock.
White Rock Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.14
CA$22.32
|
$12.91
-
$21.52
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.97
CA$12.40
|
$7.17
-
$10.76
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.02
CA$2.79
|
$1.43
-
$2.33
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.52
CA$2.11
|
$1.43
-
$2.15
|
White Rock - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.68
CA$3.71
|
$1.41
-
$3.59
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.80
CA$9.40
|
$3.94
-
$9.49
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.49
CA$8.97
|
$3.44
-
$8.14
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.71
CA$5.13
|
$2.15
-
$4.66
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.62
CA$9.15
|
$2.60
-
$9.30
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.28
CA$3.15
|
$0.85
-
$2.28
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
CA$0.83
|
$0.26
-
$0.98
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.87
CA$2.59
|
$0.69
-
$2.28
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.50
CA$3.45
|
$1.07
-
$3.90
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
$0.43
-
$2.28
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.39
CA$1.93
|
$0.24
-
$1.63
|
White Rock - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.53
CA$6.26
|
$4.15
-
$5.43
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$107.58
CA$148.77
|
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,350.08
CA$36,438.21
|
$24,369.83
-
$28,330.34
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.83
CA$24.65
|
$14.85
-
$26.54
|
White Rock - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.65
CA$88.02
|
$28.69
-
$114.76
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,793.06
CA$2,479.53
|
$1,793.06
-
$1,793.06
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,506.17
CA$2,082.81
|
$1,434.45
-
$1,577.89
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$121.52
CA$168.04
|
$54.85
-
$139.86
|
White Rock - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$956.30
CA$1,322.42
|
$717.22
-
$1,291.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,965.30
CA$12,397.66
|
$8,965.30
-
$17,213.37
|
White Rock - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.30
CA$5.95
|
$2.87
-
$7.17
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.94
CA$5.45
|
$1.43
-
$5.02
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.06
CA$20.83
|
$11.48
-
$17.93
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$69.93
CA$96.70
|
$32.28
-
$107.58
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.48
CA$15.87
|
$8.61
-
$14.34
|
White Rock - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.38
CA$79.35
|
$14.34
-
$78.89
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.24
CA$57.03
|
$17.93
-
$143.44
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$89.65
CA$123.98
|
$28.69
-
$114.76
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$89.65
CA$123.98
|
$43.03
-
$251.03
|
White Rock - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Fort McMurray,
Nanaimo,
Nelson BC,
Brantford,
Squamish,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to White Rock.
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