Cost of living
Newton compared to British Columbia (United States)
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Overview comparison
NewtonBritish Columbia (United States)
Consumer prices in Newton are roughly 77% higher than in British Columbia (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Newton | British Columbia (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,493 | 514 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,663 | 1,403 |
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| Without rent one person | 821 | 335 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,849 | 686 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,542.22 | 281.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,837.19 | 380.03 |
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| Food person | 623 | 210 |
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| Food family | 1,917 | 626 |
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| Transport person | 109.29 | 25.09 |
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| Transport family | 266.08 | 70.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 86.05 years | 71.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Newton | British Columbia (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.05 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.54 | 20.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.57 | 4.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.26 | 1.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.62 | 2.27 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.84 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Newton | British Columbia (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,555.9 | 260.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,294.11 | 132.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,612.59 | 527.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,039.9 | 344.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.44 | 33.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.44 | 63.82 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.72 | 24.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Newton | British Columbia (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.46 | 11.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,051 | 1,531 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,164 | 706 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.71 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 83.3% | 16.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.08 | 6.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Newton | British Columbia (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.75 | 0.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.33 | 1.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.57 | 7.44 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.08 | 3.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.04 | 7.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Newton | British Columbia (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.02 | 23.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.72 | 4.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 100.76 | 15.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.77 | 4.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.92 | 31.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.21 | 75.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,313.91 | 127.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,029 | 4,360 |
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