What does groceries cost in Nanaimo?

Basic groceries in Nanaimo cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($2), rice (1kg) ($4), eggs (12 pack) ($4), chicken breast (1kg) ($10), apples (1kg) ($4), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Nanaimo?

Dining out in Nanaimo: inexpensive meal ($12), mid-range restaurant meal ($62), local beer ($5), coffee ($4).

What does housing cost in Nanaimo?

Average monthly rent in Nanaimo: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1036), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($933), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1769), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1520).

What does transportation cost in Nanaimo?

Transportation costs in Nanaimo: public transport ticket ($1.74), monthly transport pass ($42.60), taxi starting fare ($2.75), gasoline per liter ($1.24).

What does utilities cost in Nanaimo?

Monthly utilities in Nanaimo: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($98), mobile phone plan ($41), internet ($55).

What does entertainment cost in Nanaimo?

Entertainment costs in Nanaimo: gym membership ($34), movie ticket ($15), theater ticket ($72).

What does personal care cost in Nanaimo?

Personal care items in Nanaimo: deodorant ($4), shampoo ($4), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($17).

What does clothing cost in Nanaimo?

Clothing prices in Nanaimo: jeans ($49), dress ($42), sneakers ($82), leather shoes ($102).

What does healthcare cost in Nanaimo?

Healthcare costs in Nanaimo: cold medicine ($8), antibiotics ($26), doctor visit ($38).

What does education cost in Nanaimo?

Education costs in Nanaimo: preschool (monthly) ($661), international school (monthly) ($11357).

What does other expenses cost in Nanaimo?

Costs in Nanaimo include: averageSalary ($2468), tv ($239), microwave ($106), laundryDetergent ($8), cleaning ($20).

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Last updated:September 9, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$3.69

Bananas 1kg

$1.49

Beef 1kg

$14.04

Bread 500g

$2.34

Chicken Breast 1kg

$9.88

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$12.26

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.83

Domestic Beer 500mL

$2.43

Eggs (12)

$3.60

Imported Beer 330mL

$2.48

Lettuce 1kg

$2.55

Local Cheese 1kg

$9.08

Milk 1L

$1.85

Onions 1kg

$2.66

Oranges 1kg

$3.29

Potatoes 1kg

$2.99

Rice 1kg

$3.98

Tomatoes 1kg

$3.85

Water 1.5L

$2.17

Wine Bottle

$14.50

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$4.88

Cocktail

$8.00

Coffee

$3.88

Inexpensive Meal

$11.72

Mid-Range Meal

$62.16

Soda (Restaurant)

$2.26

Water

$1.86

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$1,036.47

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$933.24

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$1,768.78

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,520.28

Transportation

Car

$19,055.00

Gasoline 1L

$1.24

Monthly Pass

$42.60

One-way Ticket

$1.74

Taxi (per km)

$1.37

Taxi Start

$2.75

Taxi Trip

$21.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$31.29

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$65.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$97.69

Internet

$54.50

Mobile Minute

$0.35

Phone Plan

$41.10

Entertainment

Cinema

$15.21

Gym

$33.97

Tennis Court

$10.43

Theater

$72.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$3.79

Haircut

$17.00

Shampoo

$4.24

Toilet Paper

$4.38

Toothpaste

$1.12

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$41.73

Jeans

$48.94

Leather Shoes

$102.31

Sneakers

$81.77

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$26.00

Cold Medicine

$8.00

Doctor Visit

$38.00

Education

International School

$11,357.18

Preschool

$660.57

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$2,467.58

Cleaning

$20.00

Laundry Detergent

$8.00

Microwave

$106.00

Tablet

$449.00

$239.00

Total Monthly Cost

$3,046

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,119

Median rent based on analysis of 31 apartments in September

Minimum$1,551

Maximum$3,359

Groceries

$370

Food Outside

$447

Base Cost

$109

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