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Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (£4.39) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (£3.44) | £5.50 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£4.07) | £3.42 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (£0.85) | £0.83 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (£2.30) | £2.15 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.72 (£2.11) | £1.37 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£4.92) | £4.69 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.62 (£2.06) | £1.77 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.53 (£1.44) | £0.79 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (£1.45) | £1.64 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£10) | £7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.39 (£1.36) | £1.76 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (£1.18) | £0.79 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (£714) | £1,307 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,949 (£1,108) | £1,091 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$138 (£78) | £181 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,926 (£1,094) | £686 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,414 (£803) | £568 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$93 (£53) | £117 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (£22) | £22 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$484 (£275) | £356 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$152 (£86) | £79 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (£7) | £8 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (£12) | £12 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (£43) | £67 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (£31) | £32 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (£66) | £60 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (£84) | £64 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,137 (£12,578) | £17,989 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (£0.53) | £1.16 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (£61) | £60 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 (£10) | £18 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (£7) | £3.17 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (£10) | £4.75 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$118 (£67) | £61 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (£5.58) | £2.66 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.69 (£3.24) | £1.39 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (£3.46) | £3.14 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.75 (£1.56) | £1.63 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.34 (£1.90) | £1.71 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (£15) | £14 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (£34) | £37 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (£16) | £18 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$230 (£131) | £71 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (£20) | £56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.24 (£2.98) | £2.76 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (£2.11) | £4.16 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$855 (£486) | £420 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (£38) | £37 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (£5.24) | £9 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,268 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.568
GBP
/
CAD
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,577
(C$6,296)
in Toronto.
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