Cost of living
British Columbia (United States) compared to Columbine
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Overview comparison
British Columbia (United States)Columbine
Consumer prices in Columbine are roughly 80% higher than in British Columbia (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | British Columbia (United States) | Columbine |
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| Total with rent one person | 514 | 2,429 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,403 | 6,867 |
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| Without rent one person | 335 | 1,034 |
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| Without rent one family | 686 | 3,166 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 281.49 | 1,676.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 380.03 | 2,271.56 |
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| Food person | 210 | 730 |
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| Food family | 626 | 1,414 |
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| Transport person | 25.09 | 115.39 |
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| Transport family | 70.81 | 233.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.57 years | 73.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | British Columbia (United States) | Columbine |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.25 | 21.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.01 | 84.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.41 | 9.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 | 5.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.27 | 5.85 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 2.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | British Columbia (United States) | Columbine |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 260.09 | 1,990.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 132.73 | 1,479.4 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 527.73 | 2,588.77 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 344.4 | 2,842.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.46 | 119.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.82 | 186.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.48 | 59.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | British Columbia (United States) | Columbine |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.53 | 5.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,531 | 5,145 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 706 | 3,227 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 2.65 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.7% | 75.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.16 | 16.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | British Columbia (United States) | Columbine |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.69 | 3.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.78 | 4.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.44 | 11.51 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.98 | 9.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 14.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 1.38 |
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Other
| Item | British Columbia (United States) | Columbine |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.42 | 43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.71 | 16.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.33 | 122.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.04 | 20.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.97 | 56.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.39 | 87.7 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 127.32 | 1,535.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,360 | 22,786 |
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