Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 ($19) | $17 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 ($9) | $10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 ($6) | $4.57 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.77 ($2.75) | $0.95 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.12 ($3.73) | $3.06 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 ($3.39) | $4.23 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($7) | $9 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 ($3.08) | $3.38 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 ($2.43) | $1.38 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 ($2.32) | $2.49 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.55 ($1.86) | $2.88 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 ($2.29) | $2.12 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,854 ($2,808) | $2,018 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,968 ($2,163) | $1,676 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 ($113) | $188 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,295 ($1,672) | $1,477 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,896 ($1,381) | $1,028 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 ($90) | $163 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 ($49) | $53 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 ($313) | $321 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 ($110) | $158 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 ($20) | $25 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 ($58) | $56 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 ($38) | $34 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 ($91) | $86 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 ($101) | $117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 99% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,180 ($21,257) | $22,998 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 ($1.32) | $1.22 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$156 ($113) | $35 | + 223% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 ($16) | $21 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 ($10) | $7 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 ($23) | $12 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 ($55) | $194 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 ($4.73) | $4.74 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.98 ($4.36) | $5.78 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.75 ($2.73) | $6 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.32 ($2.42) | $1.99 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 ($23) | $17 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 ($46) | $51 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 ($22) | $23 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 ($140) | $219 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 ($88) | $107 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 ($13) | $10 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 ($3.69) | $4.85 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($5.56) | $6 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$768 ($559) | $469 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 ($0.30) | $0.22 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 ($49) | $44 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 ($12) | $7 | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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