Cost of living comparison between Toronto (Canada) and Kathmandu (Nepal)
| Food | 173% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 173% more expensive than in Kathmandu (Nepal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$15.03 (₨ 1,294) | ₨ 319 | 306% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.41 (₨ 638) | ₨ 274 | 133% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.74 (₨ 580) | ₨ 141 | 310% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.99 (₨ 257) | ₨ 111 | 131% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.17 (₨ 272) | ₨ 135 | 103% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.33 (₨ 286) | ₨ 69 | 318% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6.20 (₨ 534) | ₨ 191 | 179% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.11 (₨ 268) | ₨ 131 | 105% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.82 (₨ 328) | ₨ 70 | 369% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.69 (₨ 231) | ₨ 159 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16.60 (₨ 1,428) | ₨ 1,047 | 36% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.09 (₨ 180) | ₨ 122 | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 (₨ 176) | ₨ 38 | 366% |
| Housing | 262% | ||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 262% more expensive than in Kathmandu (Nepal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,774 (₨ 152,649) | ₨ 34,063 | 348% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$151 (₨ 12,955) | ₨ 4,750 | 173% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$46 (₨ 3,980) | ₨ 2,071 | 92% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$582 (₨ 50,086) | ₨ 99,750 | 50% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$130 (₨ 11,152) | ₨ 16,000 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8.16 (₨ 702) | ₨ 308 | 128% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (₨ 1,748) | ₨ 120 | 1357% |
| Clothes | 76% | ||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 76% more expensive than in Kathmandu (Nepal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$59 (₨ 5,074) | ₨ 2,529 | 101% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$45 (₨ 3,844) | ₨ 2,586 | 49% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$95 (₨ 8,156) | ₨ 4,411 | 85% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$102 (₨ 8,767) | ₨ 2,688 | 226% |
| Transportation | 125% | ||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 125% more expensive than in Kathmandu (Nepal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,053 (₨ 2,155,787) | ₨ 3,410,000 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 (₨ 111) | ₨ 106 | 5% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$119 (₨ 10,279) | ₨ 1,144 | 798% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$25 (₨ 2,148) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 159% | ||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 159% more expensive than in Kathmandu (Nepal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$10.52 (₨ 905) | ₨ 233 | 288% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6.64 (₨ 571) | ₨ 153 | 273% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.81 (₨ 328) | ₨ 170 | 93% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.26 (₨ 453) | ₨ 210 | 116% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.79 (₨ 240) | ₨ 182 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.71 (₨ 233) | ₨ 103 | 127% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (₨ 1,751) | ₨ 317 | 453% |
| Entertainment | 235% | ||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 235% more expensive than in Kathmandu (Nepal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$43 (₨ 3,702) | ₨ 858 | 331% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (₨ 2,221) | ₨ 443 | 401% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$136 (₨ 11,713) | ₨ 850 | 1278% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$109 (₨ 9,415) | ₨ 2,417 | 290% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.95 (₨ 770) | ₨ 408 | 89% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.17 (₨ 359) | ₨ 154 | 132% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$5.90 (₨ 507) | ₨ 261 | 94% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | C$157 (₨ 13,483) | ₨ 11,400 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (₨ 39) | ₨ 5 | 674% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$66 (₨ 5,692) | ₨ 1,914 | 197% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$10.59 (₨ 911) | ₨ 112 | 712% |
| TOTAL | 179% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,647 prices entered by 457 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 179% more expensive than in Kathmandu (Nepal)
For example, you would need at least ₨ 1,004,689
(C$11,676)
in Toronto
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
₨ 360,000
in Kathmandu.