Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 ($18) | $15 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($6) | $4.30 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.47 ($2.61) | $0.93 | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.34 ($3.27) | $3.99 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.58 ($3.44) | $4.27 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.29 ($3.23) | $3.96 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.55 ($2.67) | $1.68 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 ($2.39) | $2.47 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($12) | $15 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.79 ($2.10) | $2.09 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.12 ($2.34) | $2.66 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,900 ($2,935) | $2,041 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,992 ($2,252) | $1,469 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 ($118) | $161 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,313 ($1,741) | $1,546 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,908 ($1,436) | $1,062 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 ($89) | $104 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$69 ($52) | $62 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$413 ($311) | $312 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 ($99) | $151 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 ($23) | $22 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 ($58) | $53 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 ($38) | $33 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 ($92) | $99 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$143 ($108) | $118 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 147% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,778 ($21,657) | $23,152 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 ($1.39) | $0.80 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$155 ($116) | $25 | + 357% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 ($16) | $20 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 ($10) | $5.78 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$42 ($32) | $8 | + 306% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 ($61) | $130 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 ($9) | $6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 ($4.62) | $3.81 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.42 ($4.08) | $5.37 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.67 ($2.01) | $4.67 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.41 ($1.81) | $2.04 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 ($24) | $24 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 ($47) | $39 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 ($23) | $21 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$250 ($188) | $39 | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$118 ($89) | $65 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($12) | $11 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.92 ($3.70) | $4.74 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.61) | $5.77 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$760 ($572) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 ($0.31) | $0.20 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 ($50) | $33 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 ($12) | $7 | + 68% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,091 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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