- Cost of Living
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- United Kingdom
- Toronto
- Aberdeen
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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 (£4.33) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (£3.40) | £5.50 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£3.91) | £3.42 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (£0.84) | £0.81 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (£2.24) | £2.15 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.73 (£2.09) | £1.37 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£4.86) | £4.65 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.61 (£2.02) | £1.77 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.49 (£1.39) | £0.79 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (£1.44) | £1.64 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£10) | £7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (£1.34) | £1.76 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (£1.17) | £0.76 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (£705) | £1,307 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,924 (£1,079) | £1,091 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$159 (£89) | £181 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,925 (£1,080) | £686 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,460 (£819) | £568 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$113 (£63) | £117 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (£21) | £22 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$484 (£271) | £356 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (£88) | £79 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (£12) | £12 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (£42) | £67 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$51 (£29) | £32 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (£65) | £60 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$151 (£85) | £64 | + 33% | |
| 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$22,066 (£12,377) | £17,989 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (£0.52) | £1.14 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (£60) | £60 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (£13) | £18 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (£7) | £3.17 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (£11) | £5.88 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (£54) | £61 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (£5.18) | £2.60 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.36 (£3.00) | £1.39 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.83 (£3.27) | £3.06 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.81 (£1.58) | £1.57 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 (£1.64) | £1.96 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (£15) | £15 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (£34) | £36 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (£16) | £18 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$221 (£124) | £68 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (£20) | £56 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (£8) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.09 (£2.85) | £2.76 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (£2.08) | £4.24 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$683 (£383) | £401 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$73 (£41) | £37 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (£5.17) | £9 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,465 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,151
(C$5,617)
in Toronto.
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