Cost of Living in Burnaby
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Summary of cost of living in Burnaby, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,968.4 (C$5,457.0), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,073.4 (C$1,476.1), excluding rent.
- Burnaby is 7.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Burnaby is, on average, 23.3% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$25.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$110.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$12.84 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$8.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$7.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$6.14 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$1.94 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$3.41 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$3.38 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$2.80 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$4.44 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$8.10 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$8.22 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$12.60 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$2.73 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$1.02 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$2.69 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.59 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$1.84 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$2.50 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$3.88 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.62 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$18.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$3.36 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$20.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$3.20 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$107.30 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$4.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$35.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$1.72 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$39,580.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$27,056.94 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$179.40 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$55.60 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$71.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$43.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$15.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$20.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$975.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$74.57 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$73.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$138.75 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$110.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,475.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,148.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$4,096.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$3,500.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$883.62 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$719.55 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$4,446.17 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.71 | |
Prices in Burnaby
This city had 105 entries in the past 12 months by 14 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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