- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Toronto
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (£4.58) | £15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (£3.59) | £5.50 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£4.02) | £3.36 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (£0.89) | £0.80 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.20 (£2.49) | £2.15 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.62 (£2.15) | £1.42 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£5.14) | £4.91 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.68 (£2.18) | £1.69 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.72 (£1.61) | £0.84 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (£1.52) | £1.64 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (£10) | £7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 (£1.37) | £1.80 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (£1.23) | £0.86 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (£745) | £1,307 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,896 (£1,124) | £1,091 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$180 (£106) | £186 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,770 (£1,049) | £686 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,401 (£831) | £568 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$117 (£69) | £154 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (£23) | £22 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$476 (£282) | £351 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$183 (£108) | £80 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (£13) | £11 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (£41) | £67 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (£33) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (£68) | £60 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$166 (£98) | £64 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,097 (£14,882) | £17,989 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (£0.55) | £1.14 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (£63) | £60 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (£13) | £18 | - 24% | |
| 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 (£5.76) | £3.17 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (£15) | £5.88 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$56 (£33) | £73 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (£4.79) | £2.55 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (£2.91) | £1.49 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.14 (£3.05) | £3.50 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.57 (£1.52) | £1.63 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.47 (£1.47) | £1.96 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (£14) | £14 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (£33) | £36 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (£16) | £18 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$186 (£110) | £67 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (£21) | £56 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.73 (£2.81) | £2.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (£2.20) | £3.65 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$240 (£142) | £122 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (£0.10) | £0.04 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (£40) | £37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (£5.47) | £9 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,546
(C$5,980)
in Toronto.
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