Cost of living in Barrie (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Saskatoon (Canada)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Saskatoon (Canada) | ||||
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| Barrie | Saskatoon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 | C$19 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 | C$12 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 | C$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.27 | C$2.80 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.41 | C$4.77 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.63 | C$3.82 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 | C$9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 | C$4.05 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.27 | C$3.18 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.51 | C$3.30 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 | C$25 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.38 | C$2.17 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 | C$1.98 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Barrie (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Saskatoon (Canada) | ||||
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| Barrie | Saskatoon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,999 | C$1,635 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,675 | C$1,410 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$268 | C$242 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,352 | C$1,127 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$913 | C$916 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$220 | C$117 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 | C$63 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$393 | C$447 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$197 | C$117 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 | C$12 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 | C$23 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Barrie (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Saskatoon (Canada) | ||||
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| Barrie | Saskatoon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$58 | C$85 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$45 | C$56 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 | C$104 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 | C$139 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Barrie (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Saskatoon (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barrie | Saskatoon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,039 | C$24,947 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.53 | C$1.51 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 | C$84 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$30 | C$19 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Barrie (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Saskatoon (Canada) | ||||
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| Barrie | Saskatoon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$92 | C$72 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 | C$8 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.48 | C$4.95 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.99 | C$6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.33 | C$3.24 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 | C$3.29 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 | C$28 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Barrie (Canada) is about the same as in Saskatoon (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barrie | Saskatoon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 | C$80 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 | C$25 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$79 | C$94 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 | C$98 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.71 | C$6 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$515 | C$565 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.69 | C$0.36 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$47 | C$58 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 | C$18 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 149 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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