Cost of Living in Chilliwack

Summary of cost of living in Chilliwack, Canada:

  • Rent in Chilliwack is, on average, 18.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant C$20.00 15.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) C$75.00 60.00-140.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) C$12.25 12.00-14.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) C$7.00 6.50-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) C$8.00 5.00-11.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) C$6.25 4.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) C$2.81 2.00-3.25
Bottled Water (12 oz) C$2.12 2.00-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) C$2.92 1.56-3.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) C$3.74 2.71-4.54
White Rice (1 lb) C$2.83 1.13-6.35
Eggs (12, Large Size) C$5.78 4.16-8.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) C$13.26 6.35-21.86
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) C$9.07 3.62-12.97
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) C$13.15 6.00-16.99
Apples (1 lb) C$3.71 2.99-4.54
Bananas (1 lb) C$0.84 0.36-1.36
Oranges (1 lb) C$2.61 0.96-5.44
Tomatoes (1 lb) C$3.48 1.93-5.44
Potatoes (1 lb) C$3.00 1.11-4.54
Onions (1 lb) C$1.94 1.13-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head) C$4.44 3.99-5.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) C$3.38 0.99-5.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) C$18.00 15.00-24.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) C$6.33 3.03-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) C$7.00 3.00-9.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) C$16.95 16.00-28.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) C$2.75 2.00-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) C$47.00 25.00-50.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) C$4.12 4.00-4.25
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) C$5.23 4.02-6.44
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) C$1.70 1.51-1.93
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) C$39,580.00 33,978.00-39,580.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) C$26,847.53 25,160.00-27,382.58
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) C$233.94 170.00-300.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) C$78.00 25.00-120.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) C$72.50 40.00-150.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership C$52.75 25.00-68.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) C$25.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) C$17.00 14.00-20.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ?
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child C$17,000.00 10,000.00-24,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) C$83.33 50.00-110.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) C$45.00 40.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) C$143.33 100.00-160.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes C$300.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre C$1,630.00 1,350.00-1,800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre C$1,423.33 1,320.00-1,600.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre C$2,903.33 2,600.00-3,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre C$2,283.33 1,850.00-2,800.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre C$429.00 429.00-429.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre C$429.00 429.00-429.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) C$4,382.80
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.71 4.45-5.50

Prices in Chilliwack

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Last update: 13 June 2026
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John on Jan 25, 2021:
Just answer the Question that was asked not all the other Rubish