Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 183% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (2,957 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 446% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (1,762 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,127 ₨) | 300 ₨ | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (414 ₨) | 310 ₨ | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.06 (647 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.28 (683 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 406% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (1,697 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (609 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (435 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.81 (448 ₨) | 238 ₨ | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (2,825 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (377 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (348 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (450,667 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 627% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (363,462 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 1037% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (25,463 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 1173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (341,944 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (270,076 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (16,549 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (8,068 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (57,908 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (33,360 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (1,542 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (3,899 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 875% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 122% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (13,567 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (9,355 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (19,075 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 549% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (23,258 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 472% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 155% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (3,924,577 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (176 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (24,322 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 386% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (3,642 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 172% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (1,722 ₨) | 536 ₨ | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (2,848 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 612% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (11,782 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 636% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (1,160 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (872 ₨) | 756 ₨ | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (912 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 356% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (459 ₨) | 231 ₨ | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (518 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 441% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (4,555 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 811% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 152% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (8,489 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 400% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (4,958 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (43,400 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 3517% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (15,428 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 341% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (2,349 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (819 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (1,125 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 650% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (96,137 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (62 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (10,600 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 356% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (2,076 ₨) | 783 ₨ | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 153% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, you would need at least 455,995 ₨ (C$2,859) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 180,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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