Monthly Costs of Living for a family of four in BC’s Capital Region

Family Expense

Monthly Cost

Rent, 3 bdr. Apt

950.00

Utilities

75.83

Food

654.46

Phone

52.30

Transportation

183.00

Clothing

173.28

Child Care

570.00

Health Care

245.16

Personal Care

72.50

Schooling

12.50

Recreation

229.01

Household Furniture

46.00

Household Supplies

40.42

Laundry

54.17

Banking

10.00

Emergencies

60.00

RRSP & RESP

0.00

Other

51.67

Total Monthly Costs

$3,480.29