Cost of living
New Jersey compared to Ontario (United States)
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Overview comparison
New JerseyOntario (United States)
Consumer prices in New Jersey are roughly 0% higher than in Ontario (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | New Jersey | Ontario (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,637 | 2,001 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,719 | 5,026 |
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| Without rent one person | 948 | 920 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,440 | 3,283 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,560.9 | 1,577.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,078.26 | 3,037.17 |
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| Food person | 637 | 746 |
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| Food family | 1,429 | 1,480 |
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| Transport person | 77.18 | 100.37 |
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| Transport family | 186.24 | 254.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 58.99 years | 61.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Jersey | Ontario (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.48 | 20.49 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 93.59 | 87.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.95 | 12.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.21 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.81 | 5.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.44 | 2.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Jersey | Ontario (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,113.71 | 1,477.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,832.66 | 1,484.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,513.61 | 2,589.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,744.87 | 2,298.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.16 | 99.8 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.36 | 162.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.51 | 53.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Jersey | Ontario (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.08 | 6.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,495 | 4,015 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,587 | 3,287 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.04 | 2.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.75% | 61.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.01 | 20.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Jersey | Ontario (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.36 | 4.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.95 | 3.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.21 | 15.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.34 | 11.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.62 | 17.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.91 | 1.58 |
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Other
| Item | New Jersey | Ontario (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.58 | 52.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.05 | 14.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 165.87 | 138.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 27.91 | 21.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.47 | 55.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.38 | 90.13 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,260.89 | 1,554.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,259 | 22,242 |
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