Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$31 (AU$36) | AU$18 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (AU$12) | AU$5.57 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.03 (AU$4.66) | AU$1.43 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.66 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.73 (AU$5.48) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$15 (AU$18) | AU$8 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.31 (AU$4.99) | AU$4.50 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.97 (AU$3.43) | AU$3.51 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.21 (AU$3.72) | AU$5.22 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (AU$25) | AU$21 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.39 (AU$3.92) | AU$3.51 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.15 (AU$3.65) | AU$2.58 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,834 (AU$4,438) | AU$2,541 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,946 (AU$3,410) | AU$1,571 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$220 (AU$255) | AU$208 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,592 (AU$3,000) | AU$1,462 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,006 (AU$2,322) | AU$1,139 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$134 (AU$156) | AU$180 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (AU$62) | AU$63 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$563 (AU$652) | AU$725 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$189 (AU$218) | AU$215 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (AU$31) | AU$30 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 66% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (AU$87) | AU$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$95 (AU$110) | AU$52 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$148 (AU$172) | AU$128 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (AU$190) | AU$111 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$36,116 (AU$41,805) | AU$27,952 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.61 (AU$1.87) | AU$1.72 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$154 (AU$178) | AU$108 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (AU$36) | AU$27 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 87% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$17 (AU$19) | AU$8 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$48 (AU$55) | AU$18 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 (AU$93) | AU$70 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (AU$13) | AU$8 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$4.95 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$5.53 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.47 (AU$5.17) | AU$2.66 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.64 (AU$4.22) | AU$3.81 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 (AU$42) | AU$27 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$70 (AU$81) | AU$65 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (AU$36) | AU$36 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$366 (AU$423) | AU$114 | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$144 (AU$167) | AU$114 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.90 (AU$7) | AU$4.93 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$807 (AU$934) | AU$720 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (AU$0.40) | AU$1.00 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$83 (AU$96) | AU$59 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (AU$19) | AU$30 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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