Cost of Living in Port Alberni - Updated Prices & Insights

63.95
Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $924 (excluding rent), and $1,871 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,180 (excluding rent), and $3,984 including rent.
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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$17.19 $23.4
$11.96 $16.28
$37.39 $50.9
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$56.3 $76.6
$56.3 $76.6
$375 $511
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.98 $14.94
$9.52 $12.95
$18.31 $24.92
Cappuccino
$4.23 $5.76
$2.22 $3.02
$6.65 $9.05
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.81
$1.46 $1.99
$2.93 $3.98
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.07 $1.46
$0.9 $1.22
$2.87 $3.91
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.78 $5.15
$3.78 $5.15
$9.09 $12.38
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.61 $7.64
$5.06 $6.89
$10.13 $13.79
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$2.53 $3.45
$1.14 $1.55
$4.31 $5.86
White Bread (500g)
$1.87 $2.54
$1.12 $1.52
$3.74 $5.09
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.93 $3.99
$2.18 $2.97
$10.26 $13.96
Eggs
$3.63 $4.95
$3.02 $4.11
$5.96 $8.11
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.76 $7.84
$5.76 $7.84
$18.01 $24.52
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.38 $5.97
$4.38 $5.97
$16.07 $21.88
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$24.97 $33.98
$11.23 $15.29
$37.46 $51
Apples (1kg)
$2.87 $3.9
$1.43 $1.95
$4.74 $6.45
Banana (1kg)
$1.08 $1.48
$0.73 $0.99
$3.63 $4.94
Oranges (1kg)
$3.13 $4.26
$2.15 $2.92
$4.54 $6.18
Tomato (1kg)
$3.42 $4.65
$2.18 $2.97
$4.08 $5.55
Potato (1kg)
$2.27 $3.09
$1.51 $2.06
$4.55 $6.19
Onion (1kg)
$1.92 $2.62
$1.48 $2.02
$2.23 $3.03
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.19 $2.98
$1.82 $2.48
$2.93 $3.98
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 $0.97
$0.71 $0.97
$3.36 $4.57
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.02 $15
$11.02 $15
$15.43 $21
Wine (Bottle)
$7.48 $10.19
$7.48 $10.19
$17.97 $24.46
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.82 $5.2
$1.44 $1.97
$5.79 $7.88
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.99 $5.43
$1.86 $2.54
$7.46 $10.15
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 $2.02
$1.49 $2.02
$2.61 $3.55
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.27 $48.01
$35.27 $48.01
$61 $83
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.69 $3.66
$2.69 $3.66
$2.69 $3.66
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.49 $2.03
$1.41 $1.92
$1.77 $2.4
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.32 $38.55
$28.32 $38.55
$28.32 $38.55
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.25 $1.7
$1.07 $1.46
$1.5 $2.05
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.5K $34.7K
$25.5K $34.7K
$25.5K $34.7K
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.3K $29K
$20.5K $27.8K
$26.9K $36.6K
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Monthly) (85m2)
$186 $254
$78.5 $107
$309 $421
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$36.92 $50.3
$23.11 $31.46
$61.4 $83.6
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$67.9 $92.4
$48.66 $66.2
$93.6 $127
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$40.01 $54.5
$17.58 $23.92
$52.7 $71.8
Cinema Ticket
$12.32 $16.77
$11.41 $15.54
$14.49 $19.73
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$902 $1,228
$884 $1,203
$920 $1,253
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.4K $16.9K
$12.4K $16.9K
$12.4K $16.9K
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.6 $75.6
$26.37 $35.89
$110 $150
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$53.7 $73.2
$29.43 $40.06
$110 $150
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$104 $141
$57.6 $78.4
$140 $191
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$96.6 $131
$74.8 $102
$112 $153
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$738 $1,004
$738 $1,004
$1,476 $2,009
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$734 $999
$734 $999
$1,248 $1,698
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,666 $2,268
$1,594 $2,170
$2,174 $2,959
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,605 $2,184
$1,459 $1,986
$2,042 $2,780
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,060 $5,527
$1,250 $1,702
$4,060 $5,527
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,039 $4,136
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.54
4.45
8.75
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