Pricing schedule.

Table 1 Fresh or frozen meats

Important:

Whenever possible, price the cut of meat described below, e.g., Blade Roast, Rump Roast, etc.

Where methods of cutting meat differ radically from those used in Canada and it is not possible to price specific cuts, please price by the general description, such as "Forequarter cut" or "Hindquarter cut", Loin , etc. In such instances comments will be particularly helpful.

Note: If organic products (including free range chickens) are priced, this must be noted in the Identification/Substitution/ Comments column.

Table 1
Item Type Specify Weight
(kg. or lb.)		 Price Specify Currency Identification/Substitution/Comments
Beef
kg. or lb.
(Specify substitutions
as necessary)		 Blade or Chuck Roast     with bone or boneless
Rump Roast     with bone or boneless
Steak     T-Bone or Rib or Sirloin
Ground Beef     regular hamburger or ground round
Tenderloin (Fillet)      
Pork
kg. or lb.
(Specify substitutions
as necessary)		 Loin Chops     with bone or boneless
Tenderloin (Fillet)      
100% Pure Pork Sausage      
Lamb
kg. or lb.		 Leg Roast, Hindquarter     with bone or boneless
Loin Chops
(with bone)		      
Veal
kg. or lb.		 Cutlets     with bone or boneless (scaloppini, etc.)
Chicken
kg. or lb. 		Whole, ready to cook     or Whole Turkey, if Chicken not available
Chicken Breast     with bone or boneless or boneless, skinless
Chicken Legs     Thighs or Drumsticks
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 2 Cured Meat and Fish

Table 2a Cured meat (First grade)
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price Specify Currency Brand and Description
Bacon, sliced
500 g. or lb.		 Typical     side bacon or back bacon
Alternate     side bacon or back bacon
Cooked Ham, sliced
kg. or lb.		 Typical     prepacked or sliced over the counter
Alternate     prepacked or liced over the counter
Weiners
(hot dogs)
500 g. or lb.		 Typical     100% Beef or 100% Chicken
Alternate     100% Beef or 100% Chicken
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

List in order of importance the varieties of fish normally purchased. Describe and compare local varieties with Canadian types.
If Shrimp is reported, indicate size.

Table 2b Fish
Variety of Fish Specify Weight or quantity Price   If Other, specify
      Whole Fish or Fillet Fresh or Frozen Other  
      Whole Fish or Fillet Fresh or Frozen Other  
      Whole Fish or Fillet Fresh or Frozen Other  
      Whole Fish or Fillet Fresh or Frozen Other  
      Whole Fish or Fillet Fresh or Frozen Other  
      Whole Fish or Fillet Fresh or Frozen Other  
      Whole Fish or Fillet Fresh or Frozen Other  
      Whole Fish or Fillet Fresh or Frozen Other  
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 3 Groceries

Note: If organic products are priced this must be noted in the Brand and Description Column

Table 3a Groceries
Item Price Level Specify Weight or quantity Price
Specify Currency		 Brand and Description
Canned Tuna (solid white/alabcore) in water
200 g. or 7 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Canned Salmon
220 g. or 7¾ oz.		 Typical     Pink/Sockeye/Red/Other
Alternate     Pink/Sockeye/Red/Other
Milk, Fresh 2% M.F. (1st grade)
(exclude empty bottle deposit)
L., 2 L., 4 L. or 1 qt, 2 qt, 1 gal		 Typical      
Alternate      
Milk, U.H.T. 2% M.F.
L		 Typical      
Alternate      
Yogurt, plain
175 ml/6 oz. or 500 ml/16 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Yogurt, fruit
175 ml/6 oz. or 500 ml/16 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Butter
500 g. or lb.		 Typical     Salted/Unsalted
Alternate     Salted/Unsalted
Margarine,
Soft/Solid
500 g. or lb.		 Typical     Premium Brand/Other
Alternate     Premium Brand/Other
Eggs, Fresh (First Grade)
dozen (12)
Estimate Size		 Typical     Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large
Alternate     Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large
Orange Juice, Fresh pure
1 L. or 2 L.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Cheese, Cheddar type
kg. or lb.		 Typical      Mild/Medium/Old
Alternate      Mild/Medium/Old
Cheese, Swiss type
(e.g. Emmenthal)
kg. or lb.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Cheese, Mozzarella
kg. or lb.		 Typical     Solid/Shredded
Alternate     Solid/Shredded
Cheese, Philadelphia Cream
250 g or 8 oz.		 Typical     soft/solid
Alternate     soft/solid
Other Cheeses
(specify type)		        
       
       
       
       
Cheese, Processed Slices, Plain
250 g or 8 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Cooking Oil
1 L. or 35 fl oz.		 Typical     Vegetable Oil/Canola Oil/Sunflower Oil/Other
Alternate     Vegetable Oil/Canola Oil/Sunflower Oil/Other
Olive Oil, extra virgin
500 ml or 1 L.		 BERTOLLI      
Alternate      
Mayonnaise
750 ml or 32fl oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Salad Dressing, French or Italian
475 ml or 16 oz liq.		 Typical      

Alternate

      
Breakfast Cereal
350 g or 12 oz. or 675 g or 24 oz.		 CORN FLAKES (KELLOGG'S)      
RICE KRISPIES      
FRUIT LOOPS      
CHEERIOS (regular)      
Baby Cereal, pre-cooked
250 g or 8 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Baby Food, fruit, in jars
128 mL or 5 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Cookies. plain (e.g. arrowroot, graham wafers, digestives)
450 g or 16 oz.		 MCVITIES      
Alternate      
Cookies, butter or shortbread
450 g or 16 oz.		 WALKERS      
Alternate      
Cookies, Chocolate Chip
400 g or 14 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Biscuits
350 g or 12 oz.		 OREOS      
Bread, White, sliced
500 g or 20 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Bread, Whole wheat, sliced
500 g or 20 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Bread, Other type
500 g or 20 oz.		 Baguette      
Croissants (package)      
Hamburger buns      
Flour, 1st grade, general purpose
1 kg or 5 lbs.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Sugar, white, granulated
2 kg or 5 lbs.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Rice, plain, pre-cooked type
(e.g. Uncle Ben's, Minute Rice)
500 g or 14 oz.		 UNCLE BEN     Instant type (5 to 10 minute)/Converted type
Alternate     Instant type (5 to 10 minute)/Converted type
Rice, plain, uncooked type
500 g or 14 oz.		 BASMATI      
Alternate      
Pasta (good quality)
500 g or lb.		 BARILLA     Spaghetti/Macaroni
DE CECCO     Spaghetti/Macaroni
Alternate     Spaghetti/Macaroni
Cake Mix, white or gold,
regular layer type
520 g or 18.25 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Jam, Strawberry, pure
375 ml. or 12 fl oz.		 Typical     or Orange Marmalade
Alternate     or Orange Marmalade
Peanut Butter
500 g or 14 oz.		 Typical     or Honey/Nutella
Alternate     or Honey/Nutella
Tomato Ketchup
1 L or 35 fl oz.		 HEINZ      
Alternate      
Olives, stuffed, manzanilla
250 ml or 8 oz.		 Typical     or Pickles, Dill
Alternate     or Pickles, Dill
Worchestershire Sauce
284 ml or 10 fl oz.		 LEA & PERRINS      
Alternate      
Black Pepper, pure in tin or cardboard carton
113 g or 4 oz.		 Typical     Ground/Whole grains or Table Salt
Alternate     Ground/Whole grains or Table Salt
Coffee, regular ground,
Good quality
(excl. "Premium" brands)
500 g or 1 lb.		 Typical     Regular/Decaffeinated
Alternate     Regular/Decaffeinated
Coffee, Instant
200 g or 8 oz.		 NESCAFE
CLASSIC		     Regular/Decaffeinated
Alternate     Regular/Decaffeinated
Tea, Orange Pekoe
Exclude herb or spice teas
25, 50 or 100 bags		 LIPTON      
EARL GREY     TWININGS/Other
Alternate      
Canned Milk
385 ml or 15 oz.		 Typical     Evaporated/Condensed
Alternate     Evaporated/Condensed
Instant Coffee Creamer Powdered (jar)
250 g or 6 oz.		 COFFEEMATE
(unflavoured)		      
Alternate      
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date
Table 3b Groceries - Soft drinks
Soft Drinks, bottle
(e.g. Coke, Pepsi, etc.)
(excl. any can deposit)		 Size Coca Cola Products Pepsi Products Brand and Description
2 L      
1.5 L      
1 L      
750 ml      
500 ml      
Soft Drinks, cans
(e.g. Coke, Pepsi, etc.)
(excl. any can deposit)
355 ml		 each ml      
6 ml      
12 ml      
24 ml      
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date
Table 3c Groceries
Item Price Level Specify Weight or quantity Price
Specify Currency		 Brand and Description
Salted Peanuts, skinless
225 g or 8 oz		 PLANTER's
COCKTAIL		      
Alternate      
Chocolate bar, pure milk
40 g or 1½ oz
100 g or 3 ¾ oz		 TOBLERONE      
MILKA / LINDT      
RITTER SPORT      
HERSHEY      
MARS / SNICKERS      
FERRERO ROCHER      
Alternate      
Potato Chips, plain
Bag of 200 g or 7 oz		 Typical      
Alternate      
PRINGLES Chips
Regular flavour		 200 g or 7 oz      
DORITOS Chips 200 g or 7 oz      
Adult Dog Food, canned, good quality
450 g / 200 g		 DOG
PEDIGREE		      
DOG
IAMS		      
Alternate      
Adult Cat Food, canned, good quality
450 g / 200 g		 CAT
WHISKAS		      
CAT
IAMS		      
Alternate      
Adult Dog Food, dry, good quality
Bag of 2 kg or 5 lbs		 DOG
PEDIGREE		      
DOG
IAMS		      
Alternate      
Adult Cat Food, dry, good quality
Box of 400 g		 CAT
WHISKAS		      
CAT
IAMS		      
Alternate      
Canned Soup
300 g or 10 oz liq.		 CAMPBELL'S
TOMATO		     Condensed or Ready to serve
CAMPBELL'S
VEGETABLE		     Condensed or Ready to serve
Alternate     Vegetable, ready to serve or Dried Soup Vegetable
Canned Vegetables (Note: Specify drained weight if available in the Specify Weight or quantity column.)
Peas, medium size
425 g or 15 oz liq..		 Typical      
Alternate      
Corn
340 g or 12 oz liq.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Beans, green
425 g or 15 oz liq.		 Typical     or Beans, Baked
Alternate     or Beans, Baked

Tomatoes
800 g or 28 oz liq.

 Typical      
Alternate      
Juices
Tomato Juice in tins, glass or carton containers
1 L or 48 oz liq.		 Typical     or V-8
Alternate     or V-8
Orange Juice, from concentrate,in tins, glass or carton containers
1 L or 48 oz liq.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Apple Juice, Pure
in tins, glass or carton containers
1 L ou 48 oz liq.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Canned Fruits (Note: Specify drained weight if available in the Specify Weight or quantity column.)
Peaches
425 g or 15 oz liq.		 Typical     or Pears
Alternate     or Pears
Pineapple, sliced
540 g or 19 oz liq.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Fruit Cocktail Typical      
Alternate      
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 4

Table 4 Frozen foods
Item Price Level Specify Weight or quantity Price
Specify Currency		 Brand and Description
Vegetables
500 g or lb.
(Exclude Potatoes)
Indicate selections (At least 3)
Asparagus        
Beans, Green or Yellow        
Broccoli        
Brussel Sprouts        
Carrots        
Cauliflower        
Corn        
Lima Beans        
Mixed Vegetables        
Peas        
Peas and Carrots        
Spinach        
French Fried Potatoes, regular cut
kg or 2 lb.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Frozen Orange Juice, concentrate
355 ml or 12½ fl oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Waffles
300 g or 11 oz.		 EGGO      
Alternate      
Egg or Spring Rolls
340 g or 12 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Frozen Fish Sticks
350 g or 12 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Frozen Pizza, All dressed
700 g or 25 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Ice Cream
500 mL or 1 L		 HÄAGEN DAZS      
BEN & JERRY'S      
Alternate      
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 5

Important:
When items are sold per head, per bunch, each, etc., please estimate the weight, enter it in the Weight or quantity column and mark "E" beside it.

Note: If organic products are priced this must be noted in the Comments column.

Table 5 Fresh fruits and vegetables
Item Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price
Specify Currency		 Comments
Vegetables
White potatoes     Old/in bags/New/loose
Carrots (top off)      
Cooking onions     or Leeks
Green cabbage      
Cauliflower      
Broccoli     or Brussels Sprouts
Lettuce, head     Iceberg/Romaine
Tomatoes      
Beans, string      
Mushrooms      
Celery stalks     or Celery Hearts
Cucumbers     regular/english
Green Peppers      
Other fresh vegetables
Specify		      
Fruits
Oranges      
Grapefruits      
Lemons     or Limes
Bananas      
Apples, eating
Granny Smith
Gold/Red delicious
Other		      
Pears     or Peaches
Avocados      
Mangos     or Papayas
Pineapples      
Grapes, eating     Red/Green/Blue
Other fresh fruits
Specify		      
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 6

Table 6 Personal care supplies
Item Price Level Specify Weight or quantity Price
Specify Currency		 Brand and Description
Toothpaste, standard dentifrice
100 ml or 100 cc		 COLGATE TOTAL      
SENSODYNE      
Alternate      
Mouthwash, oral antiseptic
350 ml or 12 liq oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Shaving cream, aerosol can
200 ml or 7 oz		 Typical     cream/gel
Alternate     cream/gel
Razor blades
package of 5		 SENSOR EXCEL      
MACH 3     Turbo
FUSION      
Alternate     or Disposable Razors
Body Lotion
300 ml or 11 oz		 LUBRIDERM      
JERGEN'S      
DOVE      
NIVEA      
Alternate      
Nail Polish Remover
200 ml or 7 liq oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Sunscreen, waterproof, UVA/UVB SPF 30
200 ml or 7 liq oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Toilet soap, bath size
125 g or 5 oz.		 PALMOLIVE      
FA      
DOVE      
IRISH SPRING      
PEARS      
NEUTROGENA      
Alternate      
Toilet soap, Liquid
225 ml or 8 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Shampoo, normal or regular formula
(excl. premium types)
250 ml or 12 oz.		 HEAD & SHOULDERS      
PANTENE      
PERT PLUS      
HERBAL ESSENCE      
L'OREAL      
Alternate      
Deodorant stick, solid or gel
75 g or 2½oz.		 Typical     or Roll-on
Alternate     or Roll-on
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 7

Note: If ecological products are priced this must be noted in the brand and description Column.

Table 7 Paper, plastic, and foil supplies, light bulbs
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price
Specify Currency		 Brand and Description
Toilet paper, white
package of 4 rolls		 Typical     number of sheets :
Jumbo
Alternate     number of sheets :
Jumbo
Facial tissues
200 doubles (plain)		 KLEENEX      
Alternate      
Sanitary napkins, maxi-pads
Box of 30		 ALWAYS      
Alternate      
Tampons, regular size
Package of 30 to 40		 TAMPAX      
Alternate      
Disposable diapers
Size No 2
(5 to 8 kg or 12 to 18 lbs) or
Size No 3
(7 to 13 kg ou 16 to 28 lbs)		 PAMPERS     No 2/No 3
HUGGIES     No 2/No 3
Alternate      
Paper towels
package of 2 rolls		 Typical     number of sheets :
Jumbo
Alternate     number of sheets :
Jumbo
Foil wrap, aluminum
one roll
(width: 30 cm or 12")
(length: 7½ m or 25')		 Typical Width:
Length:		    
Alternate Width:
Length:		    
Plastic food wrap
one roll
(width: 30 cm or 12")
(length: 30 m or 100')		 Typical Width:
Length:		   or Waxed Paper
Alternate Width:
Length:		   or Waxed Paper
Plastic garbage bags
60 to 70 L
Pkg. of 10 bags		 Typical     or Kitchen Garbage Bags (20 L)
Alternate     or Kitchen Garbage Bags (20 L)
Light bulb
60 Watts, 2 bulbs		 Typical     Standard incandescent 
CFL – 60-watt equivalent
Alternate     Standard incandescent 
CFL – 60-watt equivalent

Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 8

Note: If ecological products are priced this must be noted in the brand and description Column.

Table 8 Household supplies
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price Specify Currency Brand and Description
Laundry detergent powder
(e.g. Tide)
(Note: exclude HEF types)
2.4 kg or 84 oz.		 Typical     or ULTRA (concentrated)
Alternate     or ULTRA (concentrated)
Laundry detergent, liquid
(Note: exclude HEF types)
1.45 L or 50 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Dishwashing liquid detergent
(e.g. Palmolive)
500 ml or 24 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Automatic dishwasher detergent powder (e.g. Cascade)
1.4 kg or 49 oz.		 Typical     or Tablets (number)
Alternate     or Tablets (number)
Automatic dishwasher detergent liquid
L or 35 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Liquid Bleach (e.g. Javex)
3.6 L or gal.		 Typical     thick or concentrated
Alternate     thick or concentrated
Liquid Fabric Softener ULTRA
2 L or 48 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Scouring Powder (e.g. Ajax)
400 g or 14 oz.		 Typical     or Cream Cleanser (e.g. Vim)
Alternate     or Cream Cleanser (e.g. Vim)
Liquid Toilet Bowl Cleaner
550 to 675 ml or 15 to 20 liq oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Liquid Glass Cleaner, with nozzle (e.g. Windex)
650 ml or 20 liq oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Insecticide, aerosol can
(for house and garden)
350 g or 11 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 9

Table 9 Medical and pharmaceutical products
(Non prescription)
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price Specify Currency Brand and Description
Acetylsalicylic acid
(ASA-aspirin)
100 tablets		 Typical     325 mg or 500 mg tablets
Alternate     325 mg or 500 mg tablets
Acetaminophen (non ASA
analgesic e.g. Tylenol, Panadol)
100 tablets		 Typical     325 mg or 500 mg tablets
Alternate     325 mg or 500 mg tablets
Ibuprophen
(e.g. Advil)
100 tablets		 Typical     200 mg tablets
Alternate     200 mg tablets
Antihistamine one a day type
(e.g. Claritin, Hismanal, Seldane)
pkg. of 12 tablets		 Typical     or BENADRYL (4 to 6 hrs)
Alternate      
Cold remedies, capsules or tablets (e.g. Contact C)
6 to 12 hour type
pkg. of 8 to 12		 Typical      
Alternate      
Vitamin C tablets
100 tablets		 Typical     500 mg or 1000 mgtablets
Alternate     500 mg or 1000 mg tablets
PHILLIPS MILK OF MAGNESIA USP
350 ml 		       
ALKA-SELTZER tablets
24, 48 or 100 tablets		 Typical      
Alternate      
Preservation fluid for contact
Lenses
240 ml or 7 oz.		 Typical      
Alternate      
Bandaids adhesive type
(standard size 1.9 cm x 7.5 cm)
pkg. of 25 to 30		 Typical      
Alternate      
Remarks
Name of Store or Market
City
Signature of Price Collector
Department
Date

Table 10 Wine, Beer and Cigarettes

A. Full local retail price: In this column report prices for purchases made locally at full retail prices

B. Duty free or discount price: In this column report prices for purchases made locally at special diplomatic / discount prices or imported direct by staff at duty free or special discount prices. If imported, please ensure that invoices and other handling cost documents are submitted

Please price per bottle or per case whichever is typical for the particular outlet.

Table 10a Wine
Local and imported, standard quality wine, in bottle with cork.
Secify the brand and variety eg. Chablis, Riesling, Bordeaux Zinfandel etc. For imported varieties indicate the country of origin.
  A. Full Local Retail Price
(specify currency)		 B. Duty Free or Discount Price
(specify currency)
Name of Store or Market Name of duty free outlet
Number of bottles Size of bottle Price Number of bottles Size of bottle Price
White wine (domestic)            
Red wine (domestic)            
White wine (imported)            
Red wine (imported)            
Signature of Price Collector
City
Department
Date
Table 10b Beer, excluding deposit
  Name of Store or Market Name of duty free outlet
Number of bottles Size of bottle Price Number of bottles Size of bottle Price
Domestic            
Imported            
Signature of Price Collector
City
Department
Date
Table 10c Cigarettes
Price cigarettes even if you are a non smoker
  Name of Store or Market Name of duty free outlet
Package of
20 or 25		 Price per package. Price per carton (200) Price per carton
(200)		 Price per thousand
Popular domestic brands 20/25        
Popular imported brands 20/25        
Signature of Price Collector
City
Department
Date

Table 11 Recreation equipment

Table 11a Sports Equipment
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price Specify Currency Brand and Description
Golf balls, good quality
package of 3 or 12		 Typical      
Alternate      
Tennis balls, e.g. Dunlop
tin of 3 or 4		 Typical      
Alternate      
Soccer ball, synthetic blend,machine sewn, size 4 or 5 each Typical      
Alternate      
Dumbells, 2 kg, plastic coated pair Typical      
Alternate      
Ankle/Wrist weights, 1 kg, pair Typical      
Alternate      
Name of Store or Market
Date
Table 11b Athletic running shoes
Item Lowest
Typical Price		 Highest Typical Price Most Frequently Found
Prices		 Comments
Athletic running shoes for men/ women, best quality,
(e.g. Nike, Reebok, etc.)
pair		                
Athletic running shoes for boys/girls,
best quality,
(e.g. Nike, Reebok, etc.)
pair		                
Name of Store or Market
Date
Table 11c Photographic Supplies and Services
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price Specify Currency Brand and Description
Digital Memory Card
2 Gb		 Typical      
Alternate      
Digital Memory Card
4 Gb		 Typical      
Alternate      
Digital Prints
10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”)
Each		        
Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
City
Department
Date
Table 11d Electronic Games and Computer Equipment, Supplies and Service
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price Specify Currency Brand and Description
Electronic Games (Price the specific game sets and games requested. If not available, provide full details of substitutes priced.)
Wii Fit Control set
with Balance Board		 Each     or Wii Nunchuk accessory
Wii Game
Most Recent Releases		 Each      
X-Box 360 control set,
with 1 controller, no games		 Each      
X-Box 360 Game
Most Recent Releases		 Each      
Sony Playstation 3 control set Each      
Sony Playstation 3 game
Most Recent Releases		 Each      
Dry Cell Batteries
D size		 package of 2     Duracell/Duracell Ultra/Energizer/Energizer Max
Dry Cell Batteries
AA size		 package of 4     Duracell/Duracell Ultra/Energizer/Energizer Max
Computer Equipment, Supplies and Service (Price the specific items requested. If not available or newer models exist, provide full details of substitutes priced.)
Optical Mouse
Each
Specify Brand		       Wired/Wireless
      Wired/Wireless
Wireless Network Router
2.4 GHZ, 54 MPS
Each
Specify Brand		        
       
WINDOWS VISTA
Software, full package
Each		       Full/Upgrade/WINDOWS 7
Compact Discs with cases
650 MB to 700 MB
package of 10		 Typical     recordable/rewriteable
Alternate     recordable/rewriteable
DVD
4.7 GB with cases
package of 10		 Typical     recordable/rewriteable
Alternate     recordable/rewriteable
Labour rate per hour charged to the customer for repairs to home computers
Price to install an internal hard drive
Price for an initial set-up of a home computer
Name of Store or Market
Date
Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Table 11e Games
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price Specify Currency Brand and Description
Playing Cards, boxed set of plastic coated bridge cards (excl linen backed cards, sets including score pads, etc.)
2 Decks		 Typical      
Alternate      
Games (Engish or French) Monopoly     Deluxe Edition
Scrabble     Deluxe Edition
Risk      
Clue      
Name of Store or Market
Date
Table 11f Music / Video
Item Price
Level		 Specify Weight
or quantity		 Price
Specify Currency		 Brand and Description
Compact Disc
recent releases
Each		 Typical      
Alternate      
DVD,
recent release
Each		 Typical      
Alternate      
Name of Store or Market
Date
Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City

Table 12 Motor operation cost

Note:

  1. Where prices for oil and gasoline are quoted by a quart and a gallon indicate whether the measurement is imperial or U.S.
  2. Duty free prices for gasoline must be included, where available, in addition to regular local retail prices.)
  3. All prices for Auto Services and Parts requested below should relate to an automobile commonly used at the post (two years old, if possible).
Table 12
Gasoline
(no-lead, if available)
Specify Currency		 Duty free / special discount price Regular local retail price
  Specify unit of sale coupons
rebate
other (specify below)		 Most frequently used outlet Other reasonably priced outlet
Cash price for regular gasoline
Litre or gallon		        
Cash price for premium gasoline
Litre or gallon		        
Specify type of service included with price indicated   Self serve price/Full service price Self serve price/Full service price Self serve price/Full service price
Name of outlet(s):        
Automobile Services
Specify Currency		 Specify the make of automobile   Duty free / special discount price Regular local
retail price
Labour rate per hour charged to the customer for a major repair carried out by a skilled mechanic on the automobile indicated above    
Oil change including oil filter, 4 litres of oil, and labour Regular oil/Synthetic oil    
Name of outlet and type of establishment
(new car dealer or other type such as independent garage)		 dealer/other dealer/other
Parking charge for 1 hour parking in the centre of the city at a parking meter    
Parking charge for 3 hour parking in the centre of the city in a covered or underground parking lot  
Automobile Parts
Specify Currency		 Specify Unit of Sale Duty free / special discount price Regular local
retail price
Standard spark plug, resistor or copper core for the most commonly sold brand
each, not installed		      
Tires, radial - 175/70 SR 14,
Price per pair include mounting on rim, but excluding balancing and valve prices.		      
Battery, 12 volt maintenance-free, 60amp/hour capacity (exclude trade-in allowance)
each, installed		      
Anti-freeze / Coolant, permanent type, ethylene glycol
4 Litres, not installed		      
Motor oil, premium quality of viscosity commonly used at the post
Litre or quart, not installed		 Regular oil/
Synthetic oil		      
Name of outlet used for pricing auto parts      
Comments
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Table 13 Women's clothing

Important: Clothing prices should be collected from stores normally patronized by post employees. Please quote the price range for each of the items described below. Also, it would be helpful to include a sample of the most frequently found prices that represent the price levels usually purchased by post employees. According to local conditions, prices should be collected for items of materials usually worn at the post, e.g., cotton or cotton blends, wool or wool blends, synthetics, etc. In the Comments section, provide details of items priced where the material is not typically worn at the post, e.g. cashmere, alpaca, etc. Provide additional comments that would assist in establishing a representative average price for this outlet.

  • Name of Store
    (Please use a separate form for each store normally patronized by post employees)
  • Indicate the type of store
    • Discount:
      Economy type Outlet
    • Moderate:
      Mid Range type Outlet
    • Expensive:
      Exclusive type outlet
    • Other (specify)
  • Most similar Ottawa establishment
Table 13
Article Specify Currency Comments
Lowest Typical Price Highest Typical Price Most Frequently Found
Prices
Panty hose, sheer legs, conventional fit,
exclude support hose or high fashion design		                
Ladies Briefs
Low rise, cotton blend, solid colour		                
Blouse, plain shirt style
solid colour		                
Slacks, woven, casual type,
solid colour		                
Jeans, Levi's or like quality                
Skirt, woven, plain
solid colour		                
Sweater
or		 Cardigan style                
Pullover style                
Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Table 14 Men's clothing

Important: Clothing prices should be collected from stores normally patronized by post employees. Please quote the price range for each of the items described below. Also, it would be helpful to include a sample of the most frequently found prices that represent the price levels usually purchased by post employees. According to local conditions, prices should be collected for items of materials usually worn at the post, e.g., cotton or cotton blends, wool or wool blends, synthetics, etc. In the Comments section, provide details of items priced where the material is not typically worn at the post, e.g. cashmere, alpaca, etc. Provide additional comments that would assist in establishing a representative average price for this outlet.

  • Name of Store
    (Please use a separate form for each store normally patronized by post employees)
  • Indicate the type of store
    • Discount:
      Economy type Outlet
    • Moderate:
      Mid Range type Outlet
    • Expensive:
      Exclusive type outlet
    • Other (specify)
  • Most similar Ottawa establishment
Table 14
Article Specify Currency Comments
Lowest Typical Price Highest Typical Price Most Frequently Found
Prices
Slacks, dress type                
Jeans, Levi's or like quality                
Socks, dress type, wool and nylon blend, solid colour
Exclude knee length socks		                
Briefs, combed cotton,
polyester or nylon blend, double front,
solid colour		                
Shirt, business type, long sleeve, white or solid colour, well made or Cotton                
Polyester/Cotton                
Sports jacket, off the rack,
type commonly worn at the post
Specify:
Blazer
Tweed jacket
Safari jacket
Other		                
Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Table 15 Children's clothing

Important: Clothing prices should be collected from stores normally patronized by post employees. Please quote the price range for each of the items described below. Also, it would be helpful to include a sample of the most frequently found prices that represent the price levels usually purchased by post employees. According to local conditions, prices should be collected for items of materials usually worn at the post, e.g., cotton or cotton blends, wool or wool blends, synthetics, etc. In the Comments section, provide details of items priced where the material is not typically worn at the post, e.g. cashmere, alpaca, etc. Provide additional comments that would assist in establishing a representative average price for this outlet.

  • Name of Store
    (Please use a separate form for each store normally patronized by post employees)
  • Indicate the type of store
    • Discount:
      Economy type Outlet
    • Moderate:
      Mid Range type Outlet
    • Expensive:
      Exclusive type outlet
    • Other (specify)
  • Most similar Ottawa establishment
For Children ages 8 to 10
Article Specify Currency Comments
Lowest Typical Price Highest Typical Price Most Frequently Found
Prices
Jeans, blue denim, for boys or girls,
straight cut, good quality
(exclude designer styles)		              
Sweater, pullover type, for boys or girls,
synthetic blend, long sleeve		              
Sweatshirt, for boys or girls,
long sleeve		              
T-shirt, for boys or girls              
Socks for girls,
nylon and acrylic blends
solid colours		             knee high/anklets
Shoes for boys
front lace uppers, synthetic soles and treads		             dress/casual
Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Table 16 Household furnishings and equipment

Important: Prices should be collected from stores normally patronized by post employees. Please quote the most frequently found prices that represent the price levels usually purchased by post employees. Provide additional comments that would assist in establishing a representative average price for this outlet.

Home Furnishings

  • Name of Store
    (Please use a separate form for each store normally patronized by post employees)
  • Indicate the type of store
    • Discount:
      Economy type Outlet
    • Moderate:
      Mid Range type Outlet
    • Expensive:
      Exclusive type outlet
    • Other (specify)
  • Most similar Ottawa establishment
Table 16a Home furnishings
Article Indicate the thread count, e.g. 180, 200 Most Frequently Found
Prices		 Comments
Pillowcases
(exclude designer, embroidered or other specialty types)		 Two Regular size           or King Size
Duvet Cover, exclude Sets,
polyester/cotton blend
(exclude designer, embroidered or other specialty types)		 Twin            
Queen            
Bath towel, (55 cm x 115 cm approximately)
medium weight, solid colour, (exclude bath sheets)		          

Household Equipment

Name of Store or Market

Table 16b Household Equipment
Article Lowest Typical Price Highest Typical Price Most Frequently Found
Prices		 Comments
Electric Iron, steam/dry type, temperature control, spray applicator              
Electric Hand Mixer without bowls
two beaters		              
Electric Hairdryer,
hand held		              
Screwdriver, flat blade, medium size
Exclude sets and multi function screwdrivers		              
Hammer, claw type (570 g)              
Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Household and Personal Care Services

Dry cleaning services

Cash and carry service only

  • Most frequently used shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Clean and press man's suit (2 piece)
      Price (specify currency)
    • Clean and press woman's street dress (wool or synthetic fabric only) plain tailored style without pleats
      Price (specify currency)
  • 1st Alternative shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Clean and press man's suit (2 piece)
      Price (specify currency)
    • Clean and press woman's street dress (wool or synthetic fabric only) plain tailored style without pleats
      Price (specify currency)
  • 2nd Alternative shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Clean and press man's suit (2 piece)
      Price (specify currency)
    • Clean and press woman's street dress (wool or synthetic fabric only) plain tailored style without pleats
      Price (specify currency)

Shoe repair service

Specify currency

  • Most frequently used shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Replacement of leather half soles on one pair of men's dress shoes
      Price (specify currency)
    • Replacement of lifts on one pair of women's dress shoes (lifts should be rubber or composition 1 cm.)
      Price (specify currency)
  • 1st Alternative shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Replacement of leather half soles on one pair of men's dress shoes
      Price (specify currency)
    • Replacement of lifts on one pair of women's dress shoes (lifts should be rubber or composition 1 cm.)
      Price (specify currency)
  • 2nd Alternative shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Replacement of leather half soles on one pair of men's dress shoes
      Price (specify currency)
    • Replacement of lifts on one pair of women's dress shoes (lifts should be rubber or composition 1 cm.)
      Price (specify currency)

Hair services

Please obtain prices or rates charged by the type of establishment customarily patronized by members of staff. Where possible attach a printed price list. Specify currency.

Men's

  • Most frequently used shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Regular hair cut (no extras)
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
    • Hairstyling
      (Shampoo, cut and blow dry)
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
  • 1st Alternative shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Regular hair cut (no extras)
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
    • Hairstyling
      (Shampoo, cut and blow dry)
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
  • 2nd Alternative shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Regular hair cut (no extras)
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
    • Hairstyling
      (Shampoo, cut and blow dry)
      • Price without tip
      • Tip

Women's

  • Most frequently used shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Shampoo and cut and blow dryshort hair standard
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
    • Shampoo and styleshort to medium length hair
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
  • 1st Alternative shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Shampoo and cut and blow dryshort hair standard
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
    • Shampoo and styleshort to medium length hair
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
  • 2nd Alternative shop
    • Name of outlet
    • Shampoo and cut and blow dryshort hair standard
      • Price without tip
      • Tip
    • Shampoo and styleshort to medium length hair
      • Price without tip
      • Tip

Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Reading material

Paperback novels

Standard size, Best Sellers only, exclude hardcovers, short story or special collections editions

  • Title of book
  • Author
  • Number of pages
  • Price
  • Store

International magazines

  • "Time"
    • Single copy newstand price
    • Annual Subscription price
  • "Newsweek"
    • Single copy newstand price
    • Annual Subscription price
  • "Paris Match"
    • Single copy newstand price
    • Annual Subscription price
  • "The Economist"
    • Single copy newstand price
    • Annual Subscription price
  • "L'Express"
    • Single copy newstand price
    • Annual Subscription price
  • Other (specify)
    • Single copy newstand price
    • Annual Subscription price

Newspapers

Cost of an English or French Language Newspaper regularly purchased at the post. Newstand weekday price. (Exclude weekend or special editions).

  • Local papers
    Specify commonly purchased local papers
  • Language
    • english
    • french
  • Format
    • tabloid
    • regular
  • Price
  • Comments

International Papers

  • Price
    • "International Herald Tribune"
    • "Le Monde"
    • "The Times" (London)
    • “USA Today”
    • "Le Figaro"
    • Other(specify)

Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Communications

Private residential telephone service

The following section pertains to a private residential telephone line and one push button telephone only. (If this type of phone is not commonly used at the post, or if residential telephones are not available, please provide description or explanation under "Comments") Please submit a typical monthly telephone bill with prices as well as photocopies of related information (re: zoning sytems, etc.) from the telephone book wherever possible. If unit charge system is in effect, please describe fully.

1. Local telephone charges

  • Price (Specify currency)
  • Comments

a) Basic monthly line rental charge including one standard push button telephone

b) Number of local calls included in basic rate reported in a) above:
Unlimited or calls/month (specify)

c) Charge for each additional local call (per call)

d) Any other charges not covered above (please specify)

e) If tax should be included, over and above the local fees already reported, please indicate the percentage of tax that applies or tax, if any, already included in rates above.

2. Long distance charges three minute call from the post to Ottawa from a private residential telephone

  • Price (Specify currency)
  • Comments

a) Direct dial rate or most favourable rate available for a 3 minute call made between 8pm and midnight (20:00 to 24:00) on a weekend evening.

b) Direct dial rate or most favourable rate available for a 3 minute call made between 9am and 5pm (09:00 to 17:00) on a week day.

c) If tax should be included, over and above the local fees already reported, please indicate the percentage of tax that applies or tax, if any, already included in rates above.

Postage

  • Price (Specify currency)
  • Comments

Domestic Postage

Price for domestic postage of one standard size letter weighing 30 g by first class mail

International Postage

Price for international postage of one standard size letter, weighing 20 g by air mail to Ottawa

Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Movies, video rentals sports admissions and performing arts

Movie theatre admission

  • Frequently used theatre patronized by Canadians
    Name of theatre
    • Adult evening admission
      (First run film, regular duration viewing, good cinema, include tax, if any)
      • Regular price or range
      • Discount price or range
      • Discount available (specify) number of day(s)/week
  • Alternate movie theatre patronized by Canadians
    Name of theatre
    • Adult evening admission
      (First run film, regular duration viewing, good cinema, include tax, if any)
      • Regular price or range
      • Discount price or range
      • Discount available (specify) number of day(s)/week

DVD rental

  • Most frequently used outlet
    • Week day overnight rental for most full length films
      • Cost / each for members
      • Cost / each for non members
    • Weekend rental for most full length films
      • Cost / each for members
      • Cost / each for non members
    • Membership Cost
      Duration and number of films included
      • Membership Cost (specify per year, life time etc.)
      • Includes (number of films)
  • Alternative outlet used by Canadians
    • Week day overnight rental for most full length films
      • Cost / each for members
      • Cost / each for non members
    • Weekend rental for most full length films
      • Cost / each for members
      • Cost / each for non members
    • Membership Cost
      Duration and number of films included
      • Membership Cost (specify per year, life time etc.)
      • Includes (number of films)
  • If above does not apply at this post please describe arrangements used by majority of Canadians for obtaining video cassette films and specify costs involved, if any

Sports Admissions

Typical events (soccer, baseball, football, horse racing , hockey etc.)

  • Specify event
    • Adult admission (include tax, if any)
      • Lowest Typical Price
      • Highest Typical Price
      • Most Popular Price
    • Professional or amateur

Performing Arts Admissions

  • Specify performance
    • Adult admission (include tax, if any)
      • Lowest Typical Price
      • Highest Typical Price
      • Most Popular Price
    • Professional or amateur

Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Local Transportation

Transportation type

Price (specify currency)

Taxi

a) Regular minimum charge (exclude special rates such as rush hour rates, etc.)
Please specify the distance included in the minimum charge (in kilometres or miles)

b) Fare for each additional kilometer/mile

c) Customary tip

Note: In those cases where only non-metered cabs are available, please indicate the cost of a "typical" trip and associated distance in addition to trip origin and destination:

  • Price
  • Distance (in kilometres or miles)
  • Origin
  • Destination

Municipal bus

Minimum fare, single adult ticket, purchased in advance for use outside rush hour periods.

Monthly pass, unlimited usage.

Subway

Minimum fare, single adult ticket, purchased in advance for use outside rush hour periods.

Monthly pass, unlimited usage.

Suburban commuter train

Fare for a one way journey of approximately 16 km (10 miles) single adult ticket purchased in advance.

Monthly pass, unlimited usage.

Remarks
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Meal rate survey

Instructions for menu collection

The choice of menus should reflect typical establishments frequented by visitors to the mission and by post personnel for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Exclude room service or catering menus. Exclude establishments used solely for representational purposes. Where Actual and Reasonable receipts are required for Daily Meal Rates, e.g. Breakfast, submit menus for establishments frequented by post personnel only. These will be used for Post Index purposes only. Where clubs (business, social, sport) are used by post personnel, include menus from these establishments. These, also, will be used for Post Index purposes only.

Daily Meal Rates for each meal will be based on averages of acceptable establishments using the following criteria:
Breakfast from Hotel or Restaurants: North American, Continental, Buffet
Lunch from Restaurants: Soup or Juice + Sandwiches, Hamburger or other typical lunch selection e.g. pasta + light Dessert + Coffee or Tea.
Dinner from Hotel and Restaurants: Soup or Salad + Main Course of Meat, Chicken or Fish + Dessert + Coffee or Tea
(Where oriental menus are selected: Egg or Spring Rolls + Main Dish + Dessert + Coffee or Tea)

For this location a minimum of 12 menus are required. If Menus are not in English or French, translations must be provided.

Follows are the establishments accepted by the Foreign Meal Rates Committee for inclusion in the current Daily Meal Rates and/or the Post Index from the last submission by the mission. Please submit menus from these establishments and any additional menus required to meet the above requirements. Include all relevant information requested below.
  • Name of Establishment
  • Type of Restaurant
    • Restaurant
    • Hotel
    • Club
  • Type of Meal
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Currency of Menu Prices
  • Taxes not included in Menus Prices (percentage)
  • Tips or Service Charges not included in Menu Prices (percentage)
  • Daily Specials (if available) Include all taxes and service charges
    • Lunch
    • Dinner

Signature of menu collector
Minimum
City
Date

Table 17 Liquors and Liqueurs

A. Full local retail price: In this column report prices for purchases made locally at full retail prices

B. Duty free or discount price: In this column report prices for purchases made locally at special diplomatic / discount prices or imported direct by staff at duty free or special discount prices. If imported, please ensure that invoices and other handling cost documents are submitted.

Please price per bottle or per case whichever is typical for the particular outlet.

Table 17a Liquor
Liquor A. Full Local Retail Price
(specify currency)		 B. Duty Free or Discount Price
(specify currency)
Name of Store or Market Name of Store or Market
Number of bottles Size of bottle Price Number of bottles Size of bottle Price
Canadian Rye Whiskey            
Crown Royal            
Canadian Club            
Other Specify            
Scotch            
Johnnie Walker Red            
Johnnie Walker Black            
Other Specify            
Gin            
Beefeaters            
Other Specify            
Vodka            
Smirnoff            
Absolut            
Other Specify            
Rum            
Bacardi White Dry            
Other Specify            
Cognac            
Henessey            
Courvoisier V.S.            
Other Specify            
Liqueurs            
Drambuie            
Baileys Original Irish Cream            
Other Specify            
Signature of Price Collector
Department
City
Date

Automobile insurance

Insurance should be for a two year old, four or six cylinder privately owned automobile customarily driven to and from work less than 16 kilometres (10 miles) one way with all drivers over 25 years of age and with no more than two (2) drivers in the household.

Please bear in mind that the car you select to help you price the related automobile insurance premiums should be of a make and model typically used by the average family at the post (e.g. Rolls-Royce and like automobiles are not acceptable)

Instructions for Pricing Purposes

  1. Contact an agent of the insurance company that is being used by the majority of staff at the post to obtain premium quotes for the exact specifications as shown above.

  2. Quote rates for "coverage" equivalent to that specified for each type of policy requested in the following questions. If the coverage does not represent costs at your post, attach an explanatory note providing information as to:

    1. the minimum coverage required by local law at your post;

    2. customary coverage "typically carried" by the average Canadian family at the post;

    3. related insurance premiums reported under these conditions.

  3. The following price schedule is divided into two sections:

    Section A: Annual insurance premiums to be paid where the principal operator of the car has a "clear" driving record (i.e. accident free) for three (3) years.

    Section B: Annual insurance premiums to be paid where the principal operator of the car has a "clear" driving record (i.e. accident free) for five (5) years.

    In a large number of countries, Insurance Companies will offer special discounts which depend on the number of years a "Clear"driving record is maintained. Please report these safe driver discounts, where applicable. In a case of a post where such discounts are non-existant, please specify by writing "N/A" under the "Safe Driver Discount" column and report "full annual premium quotes".

  4. In those cases where Insurance Premiums vary for individual rating areas within the Metropoitan area, a separate "Automobile Insurance Price Schedule" should be provided for each rating area where Canada-based staff reside. Please attach an explanatory note regarding the zoning system for those various rating areas.

  5. The insurance premiums should be reported on an "annual" basis. For those posts at which insurance is purchased on a semi-annual basis or otherwise, please ensure that insurance premiums reported are adjusted to an annual basis.

  6. If most employees at the post do not normally carry "collision insurance" and/or "other physical damage insurance" because of their very high costs, some explanatory note should be provided.

Annual Automobile Insurance

Note: Please carefully read all pricing instructions and definition of car to be used for pricing purposes before contacting any insurance company representative.

1. Make/Model/Year of car for which premiums are provided below (should be a two year old automoblile)

Table 18 Annual Automobile Insurance
Type of policy With clear driving record for 3 years With clear driving record for 5 years 2b) Describe type of inclusions covered under 3rd party liability:

Bodily injury or death
Damage to property
of others
Other 3rd party
coverage normally taken out at the post

(specify)
Full
annual
premium		 - Safe
driver discount		 = Premium after discount Full
annual
premium		 - Safe
driver discount		 = Premium after discount
2. Third Party Liability
(coverage: $500,000 CDN)		   -   =     -   =  
3. Collision (employee's auto)
(coverage: $250 CDN
deductible)		   -   =     -   =  
4. Other Physical Damage
(comprehensive, fire, theft, etc.) (coverage: $50 CDN deductible)		   -   =     -   =  
5. Total Annual Premium for
coverage described in 2+3+4		   -   =     -   =  

3b) Check box if no minimum
coverage is required for
collision insurance

No minimum required

3c) Check box if most Canadian
employees do not carry
collision insurance

No collision
insurance

If a detailed breakdown cannot be made available above from any insurance company in use at the post, please complete question 6.
6. All inclusive or All risk
(includes both liability and physical damage)		                    
Coverage: 3rd party liability:
$500,000 CDN		                     4b) Describe types of inclusions
covered under "Other physical damage": Comprehensive or
Fire, Theft
Other
(specify)
Collision: $250 CDN deductible
Comprehensive Accident: $250 CDN deductible benefits		   -   =     -   =  

Remarks: If the coverage does not represent costs at your post, provide an explanatory note regarding:
a) the minimum required by local law and,
b) customary coverage typically carried by the average Canadian family as well as the related premiums.

Name of Insurance Company which provided the above information
Name of Price collector
Department
City
Date

Cable / Satellite television service and household insurance

Cable / Satellite television service

A) Provide the monthly cost for basic cable/satellite service. Exclude initial installation costs and Pay per View channels. Comparisons will be done on a cost for english/french channels only. Include all taxes, if applicable.

  • Basic Monthly Subscription Cost
  • Number of English Channels
  • Number of French Channels

B) If extended basic service is available, provide the additional monthly cost for this service. Indicate the number of additional English or French channels included in this service. Exclude Pay per View channels. Include all taxes, if applicable.

  • Extended Monthly Subscription Cost
  • Number of English Channels
  • Number of French Channels

C) Indicate the number of channels where some of the programming is in the original English or French with other language subtitles. Exclude any included in A and B.

  • Number of Channels

D) If English or French channels are available by Pay per View service only, indicate the monthly subscription cost and the normal cost to view a first run movie. Include all taxes, if applicable. Exclude special Events.

  • Basic Monthly Subscription Cost
  • Pay per View Movie fee

If the above does not apply at this post please describe arrangements used by majority of Canadians for obtaining cable/satellite service and specify costs involved, if any

Household insurance for tenants

Contact an agent of the insurance company that is being used by the majority of staff at the post to obtain rates for all of the specifications as shown below. Indicate whether coverage is for single family unit or multi-unit dwelling. Coverage should include the following:

  1. Fire and Other Perils: for personal property, emergency living expenses, property temporarily removed from the tenancy.
  2. Theft Perils: Theft from within the tenancy, property temporarily removed from the tenancy.
Coverage should not include damages resulting from major catastrophies such as earthquakes, tornados, etc., unless these are included at no extra charge.
  • single family
  • multi-unit
  1. Premium for coverage of goods valued at $50,000 Cdn
  2. Premium for coverage of goods valued at $75,000 Cdn
  3. Premium for coverage of goods valued at $100,000 Cdn
    including a deductible amount of $200.00 Cdn

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Table 19 Household maintenance and repairs

Table 19a Household repairs
Article/Service Price
Level		 Price Specify Currency Name of Establishment Comments
Plumbing: Typical      
Minimum cost of a service call
(e.g. repair leaking faucet)		 Alternate      
Television: Typical      
Minimum cost of a service call Alternate      
Washing Machine: Typical      
Minimum cost of a service call Alternate      
Name of Store or Market
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Table 19b Maintenance
Article/Service Price
Level		 Specify quantity Price Specify Currency Brand and Description
White Paint,
interior latex, good quality
4 L or 1 gallon
(specify Imperial or U.S. gallon)		 Typical      
Alternate      
Name of Store or Market
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Bank service fees and vehicle registration and licensing

Table 20 Bank Service Fees

Indicate the fees requested from banking institutions where a local accounts are held but the client has not subscribed to any monthly plans, i.e., pay as you go

Table 20 Bank service fees
Specify the name of the Institution Most frequently used bank 1st Alternative bank 2nd Alternative bank
Transfers:
Local Bank cost for incoming transfers from other institutions ($3000 CDN equivalent)		      
Cheques:
Fee to process a cheque (from a regular chequing account) without a monthly plan		      
Fee to certify a cheque      
Fee charged for an NSF cheque      
Drafts:
Cost of currency draft in local currency ($1,000 CDN equivalent)		      
Safety Deposit Boxes
Monthly rental fee for a safety deposit box (smallest size)		      
Automatic Bank Machines
Fee for cash withdrawal at a bank machine from a local account held by that bank		      
Local Currency
Fee to convert $1000 CDN or equivalent to local currency		      

Vehicle Registration and Licensing

Registration and licensing fees for a first vehicle are normally covered through provision of reciprocal diplomatic or other terms of employment arrangements such that individual Canada based employees incur no personal expense for these costs. (FSD 30) Where second vehicles are concerned, the situation may vary depending on the mission. To ensure that these expenditures are properly treated in Post Index calculations, the cost of applicable registration and licensing fees is required as well as a brief description outlining the circumstances under which employees would be personally responsible for these costs.

Are registration and licensing fees for the first vehicle always provided at no direct cost to Canada-based staff:

  • No
  • Yes

If No, provide details including fee structures for registration and licensing:

  • Registration
  • License

Are registration and licensing fees for additional vehicles always provided at no direct cost to Canada-based staff:

  • No
  • Yes

If No, provide details including fee structures for registration and licensing:

  • Registration
  • License

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Retail sales taxes, value added taxes or service taxes

All applicable taxes paid by CBS are reflected in the Post Index. Canada-based staff (CBS) may be exempt from paying these taxes, either by deduction at the point of purchase or through rebate systems. It is essential that the following information be provided to ensure these circumstances are accurately reflected in the Post Index. This form must be signed by the Head of Mission or designate when completed. If this information is available in an existing document, a copy should be submitted.

Documentation provided

  • Yes
  • No (Complete the following)

If any tax exemptions are available, explain the process, including:

Are tax exemptions available at point of purchase?

  • No
  • Yes

Is there a minimum amount for any one item before an exemption/rebate may be applied?

  • No
  • Yes (Indicate amount in Local Currency)

Is there a minimum total amount to be accumulated before an exemption/rebate may be applied?

  • No
  • Yes (Indicate amount in Local Currency)

Is there an annual maximum rebate that may be claimed?

  • No
  • Yes (Indicate amount in Local Currency)

Provide any relevant details

If none of the CBS at this missions take advantage of tax exemptions, provide details

Indicate the rate of tax for each category of expenditure listed below, if any. Note exclusions or exceptions within each category. Indicate if CBS are eligible to claim an exemption from sales, value added or service taxes. (see example). If the following table does not provide the necessary information to clarify the situation, include additional information, as required.

Table 21 Rate of tax for each category of expenditure
Category Tax Rate (%) Tax Exemption Eligibility
(Yes / No)		 Exclusions
Example: Telephone Service 7% √ Yes No Line Rental
Food Purchased from Stores   Yes No  
Confectioneries: (Candy, Chips, Soft Drinks, etc.)    Yes  No  
Pet Food    Yes  No  
Household and Personal Care Supplies    Yes  No  
Non Prescription Medicines    Yes  No  
Tobacco and Alcohol Products    Yes  No  
Sports Equipment, Photographic Supplies, Toys, Games, Computer Hardware and Software, Music CD's, DVDs    Yes  No  
Gasoline    Yes  No  
Automobile Parts    Yes  No  
Services: Automobile or Computer Repairs    Yes  No  
Clothing, Linens    Yes  No  
Dry Cleaning, Shoe Repair Services    Yes  No  
Hair Cutting Services    Yes  No  
Reading Material (Books and Magazines)    Yes  No  
Household Services: Telephone, Cablevision, Internet, Postage    Yes  No  
Admissions to Cinemas    Yes  No  
DVD Rentals    Yes  No  
Admissions to Sporting and Entertainment Events    Yes  No  
Restaurant Meals    Yes  No  
Insurance: Auto or Household    Yes  No  
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this document is true and accurate.

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