Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Florence (Italy)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Toronto | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (€18) | €15 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (€6) | €4.90 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.77 (€2.58) | €1.27 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.12 (€3.49) | €3.40 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (€3.17) | €2.43 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (€2.89) | €2.49 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (€2.28) | €1.79 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (€2.17) | €1.24 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (€12) | €7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.55 (€1.74) | €1.81 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (€2.15) | €1.25 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 75% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Toronto | Florence | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,854 (€2,631) | €1,307 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,968 (€2,026) | €1,060 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 (€106) | €160 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,295 (€1,566) | €879 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,896 (€1,294) | €678 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (€85) | €95 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (€45) | €26 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 (€293) | €350 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (€103) | €113 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (€10) | €7 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (€19) | €10 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (€54) | €66 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (€35) | €36 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (€85) | €87 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (€95) | €124 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,180 (€19,917) | €25,044 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (€1.24) | €1.68 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$156 (€106) | €40 | + 163% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (€15) | €19 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (€21) | €11 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (€52) | €69 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (€4.44) | €3.00 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.98 (€4.08) | €2.98 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.75 (€2.56) | €1.58 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.32 (€2.27) | €2.43 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$34 (€24) | €19 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Toronto | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 (€43) | €37 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (€21) | €17 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (€131) | €112 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (€82) | €82 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 (€12) | €9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (€3.45) | €1.60 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.21) | €5.06 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$709 (€484) | €493 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (€0.28) | €0.15 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (€46) | €58 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (€11) | €5.29 | + 108% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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