Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Toronto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (£11) | £13 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (£6) | £5.57 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (£4.70) | £3.29 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.67 (£1.57) | £0.87 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.15 (£2.44) | £2.43 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.33 (£2.55) | £1.91 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (£5.81) | £3.58 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.51 (£2.06) | £1.69 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.26 (£1.92) | £1.13 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.92 (£1.71) | £2.17 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (£10) | £7 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.79 (£1.64) | £1.64 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (£1.33) | £1.04 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Toronto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,689 (£1,580) | £1,117 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,308 (£1,357) | £868 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$149 (£87) | £170 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,324 (£1,366) | £661 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,749 (£1,028) | £621 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$97 (£57) | £125 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 (£29) | £21 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$365 (£215) | £386 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (£95) | £110 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (£7) | £7 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (£15) | £12 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Toronto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (£46) | £63 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (£36) | £30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$129 (£76) | £72 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$178 (£104) | £68 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Toronto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,622 (£14,471) | £17,932 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.21 (£0.71) | £1.25 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$147 (£86) | £65 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (£14) | £15 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Toronto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (£6) | £3.03 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (£10) | £4.55 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (£43) | £62 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (£4.36) | £2.75 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (£3.21) | £1.32 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (£3.31) | £3.71 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.41 (£2.00) | £1.73 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (£1.89) | £1.61 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (£17) | £13 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Toronto | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (£31) | £31 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (£18) | £18 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$242 (£142) | £62 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (£57) | £60 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (£9) | £8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.35 (£3.14) | £2.75 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (£4.06) | £3.83 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$589 (£346) | £389 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (£0.23) | £0.10 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (£39) | £37 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (£8) | £9 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 790 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 26, 2021.
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