Cost of Living in Barrie
Summary of cost of living in Barrie, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,745.3$ (5,256.0C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,039.9$ (1,459.4C$), excluding rent.
- Barrie is 35.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Barrie is, on average, 45.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.25 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 55.22 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.19 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.24 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.88 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.59 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.92 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.30 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.04 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.44 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.77 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.00 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.91 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.47 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.97 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.63 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.40 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.63 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.66 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.14 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.66 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.98 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.59 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.17 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.04 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.49 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 64.84 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.85 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.44 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.94 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.03 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 24,212.06 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 20,407.10 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 180.50 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 39.19 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 72.45 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 40.08 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 35.63 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.83 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,425.16 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 68.94 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 54.39 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 139.84 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 110.45 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,410.91 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,273.74 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,102.11 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,809.95 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 106.89 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 85.51 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,553.93 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.16 |
Prices in Barrie
This city had 221 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 21 October 2025
Last update: 21 October 2025
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| Cost of Living in Newmarket, ON | 37.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vaughan | 42.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 44.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Georgina | 51.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Toronto | 56.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 59.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Port Perry | 60.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Markham | 61.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 70.68 miles |
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Leave a comment:3 Comments so far
Ok
on Aug 27, 2022:
Hope you ended up finding a good spot to live Ahmed
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on Nov 24, 2021:
man idk who ahmed is but i hope they figured it out
Ahmed
on Sep 19, 2020:
Could you please estimate the total cost of living for a family consist of 2 adults and 3 children less than 5 years! Father is coming as student in Barrie,ON . Thank you