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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (AU$8) | AU$5.53 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.03 (AU$3.36) | AU$1.10 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 (AU$4.25) | AU$5.54 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.86 (AU$4.28) | AU$4.22 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (AU$13) | AU$4.94 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 (AU$4.33) | AU$3.83 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.45 (AU$2.72) | AU$3.33 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (AU$3.47) | AU$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.47 (AU$2.74) | AU$3.27 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (AU$2.50) | AU$1.95 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,749 (AU$3,050) | AU$2,606 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$2,268 (AU$2,516) | AU$2,011 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$126 (AU$140) | AU$159 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,146 (AU$2,380) | AU$1,702 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,674 (AU$1,856) | AU$1,443 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$88 (AU$97) | AU$117 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$42 (AU$47) | AU$66 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$374 (AU$414) | AU$642 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$144 (AU$159) | AU$172 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (AU$25) | AU$33 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (AU$73) | AU$112 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (AU$62) | AU$76 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (AU$131) | AU$144 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (AU$178) | AU$147 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,441 (AU$28,221) | AU$29,293 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.48 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$145 (AU$161) | AU$127 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (AU$23) | AU$30 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (AU$24) | AU$16 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (AU$108) | AU$64 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.26 (AU$5.83) | AU$5.32 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.96 (AU$5.50) | AU$5.40 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.67 (AU$2.96) | AU$3.60 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.41 (AU$2.67) | AU$4.34 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (AU$30) | AU$27 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (AU$62) | AU$51 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (AU$33) | AU$39 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$239 (AU$265) | AU$177 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$122 (AU$135) | AU$109 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (AU$5.54) | AU$5.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$613 (AU$680) | AU$631 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (AU$0.48) | AU$0.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (AU$69) | AU$70 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$16) | AU$30 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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