Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Toronto | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 | C$23 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 | C$12 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 | C$6 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.25 | C$2.09 | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | C$7 | C$4.37 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.71 | C$3.95 | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 | C$11 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.52 | C$4.85 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.61 | C$3.95 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.19 | C$3.64 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 | C$21 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.48 | C$2.77 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.73 | C$2.11 | + 30% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,732 | C$2,417 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,083 | C$1,456 | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$210 | C$120 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,795 | C$1,347 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,243 | C$985 | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$138 | C$69 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$64 | C$63 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$488 | C$311 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$172 | C$140 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 | C$10 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 | C$23 | + 31% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 | C$57 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 | C$41 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$156 | C$105 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$205 | C$117 | + 75% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,085 | C$24,609 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.50 | C$1.65 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$164 | C$60 | + 173% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$16 | C$8 | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$39 | C$22 | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$94 | C$77 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$13 | C$6 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 | C$4.17 | + 115% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 | C$4.59 | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.56 | C$3.11 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$5.11 | C$3.02 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$39 | C$20 | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$82 | C$55 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$36 | C$26 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$289 | C$135 | + 114% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$162 | C$96 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 | C$10 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$7 | C$4.71 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$10 | C$6 | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$691 | C$647 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.34 | C$0.24 | + 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$75 | C$37 | + 103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 | C$13 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 761 prices entered by 124 different people.
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