Cost of Living in Fort St John, BC - Updated Prices & Insights

72.99
Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,088 (excluding rent), and $1,722 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,541 (excluding rent), and $3,757 including rent.
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๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$13.77 $18.74
$10.86 $14.79
$25.36 $34.52
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.24 $60.2
$44.24 $60.2
$111 $151
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.49 $12.92
$8.76 $11.93
$10.22 $13.91
Cappuccino
$4.24 $5.78
$2.91 $3.96
$5.08 $6.92
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.86 $2.54
$1.49 $2.03
$2.24 $3.05
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.26 $1.72
$1.08 $1.46
$1.44 $1.96
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.4 $8.71
$5.41 $7.37
$7.4 $10.08
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.48 $7.45
$4.75 $6.47
$6.21 $8.45
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$2.4 $3.27
$0.91 $1.23
$4.12 $5.61
White Bread (500g)
$3.28 $4.46
$1.67 $2.28
$3.65 $4.96
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.78 $5.15
$1.58 $2.15
$7.19 $9.79
Eggs
$3.88 $5.29
$2.44 $3.32
$5.26 $7.16
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.52 $8.87
$5.79 $7.88
$21.71 $29.55
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.56 $17.09
$9.01 $12.27
$18.16 $24.72
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$19.18 $26.11
$7.26 $9.88
$22.1 $30.08
Apples (1kg)
$5.04 $6.87
$4.33 $5.89
$5.76 $7.84
Banana (1kg)
$0.66 $0.9
$0.66 $0.9
$3.29 $4.47
Oranges (1kg)
$3.82 $5.2
$1.82 $2.47
$5.82 $7.92
Tomato (1kg)
$3.76 $5.12
$1.89 $2.57
$6.39 $8.7
Potato (1kg)
$5.09 $6.93
$0.91 $1.24
$5.09 $6.93
Onion (1kg)
$2.97 $4.04
$1.47 $1.99
$4.47 $6.08
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.47 $3.36
$2.08 $2.83
$2.87 $3.91
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 $2.91
$0.72 $0.98
$2.86 $3.9
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.68 $19.98
$14.68 $19.98
$14.68 $19.98
Wine (Bottle)
$18.59 $25.3
$14.87 $20.25
$22.31 $30.36
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.67 $3.63
$1.57 $2.14
$4.11 $5.59
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.4 $4.63
$2.02 $2.76
$5.67 $7.71
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.48 $2.02
$1.48 $2.02
$1.48 $2.02
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.81 $40.57
$29.81 $40.57
$61.9 $84.2
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$7.28 $9.9
$2.91 $3.96
$7.28 $9.9
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.03 $1.4
$1.03 $1.4
$2.05 $2.79
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$23.91 $32.55
$20.5 $27.9
$30.04 $40.89
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.26 $1.71
$1.16 $1.58
$1.34 $1.82
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.8K $36.4K
$26.8K $36.4K
$27.6K $37.5K
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.4K $30.6K
$22K $29.9K
$24K $32.6K
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Monthly) (85m2)
$88.6 $121
$43.25 $58.9
$134 $182
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$101 $138
$24.57 $33.44
$101 $138
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$65.4 $89
$62.9 $85.6
$66.6 $90.7
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57 $77.6
$18.75 $25.52
$57 $77.6
Cinema Ticket
$10.89 $14.82
$9.44 $12.85
$14.52 $19.77
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$736 $1,002
$368 $501
$1,104 $1,503
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.4K $15.5K
$8,535 $11.6K
$14.2K $19.4K
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$72.8 $99.1
$25.48 $34.69
$81.2 $110
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$49.42 $67.3
$26.25 $35.73
$60 $81.7
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.9 $117
$59.8 $81.4
$112 $153
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$149 $203
$59.7 $81.3
$149 $203
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$586 $797
$513 $698
$659 $897
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$544 $741
$472 $642
$617 $839
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,325 $1,804
$1,325 $1,804
$2,208 $3,006
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,089 $1,483
$1,089 $1,483
$2,033 $2,767
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,513 $6,143
$1,390 $1,892
$4,513 $6,143
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,071 $4,181
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.45
4.45
8.75
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