- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Toronto
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (£4.79) | £15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (£3.76) | £5.50 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£4.19) | £3.36 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (£0.93) | £0.80 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.94 (£2.44) | £2.15 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.62 (£2.25) | £1.42 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£5.38) | £4.91 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.66 (£2.27) | £1.69 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (£1.66) | £0.81 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (£1.59) | £1.64 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£11) | £7 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.34 (£1.45) | £1.79 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (£1.29) | £0.71 | + 81% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (£779) | £1,307 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,913 (£1,187) | £1,091 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$172 (£107) | £186 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,760 (£1,092) | £686 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,421 (£882) | £568 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$111 (£69) | £154 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (£24) | £22 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$471 (£292) | £351 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$176 (£109) | £80 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (£13) | £12 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (£44) | £67 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$54 (£34) | £32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (£70) | £60 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (£100) | £64 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,828 (£15,408) | £17,989 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (£0.58) | £1.15 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (£66) | £60 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (£12) | £18 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (£7) | £3.17 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (£12) | £5.88 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$58 (£36) | £74 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (£4.76) | £2.55 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (£3.04) | £1.49 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.21 (£3.24) | £3.31 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.67 (£1.66) | £1.53 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.50 (£1.55) | £1.81 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (£15) | £15 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 (£35) | £35 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (£17) | £18 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$202 (£126) | £67 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (£22) | £56 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (£8) | £7 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.79 (£2.97) | £2.76 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (£2.31) | £3.56 | - 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$240 (£149) | £122 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (£0.10) | £0.04 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$68 (£42) | £37 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (£5.72) | £9 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,602
(C$5,804)
in Toronto.
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