Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 31% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (CHF 17) | CHF 28 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.90 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 1.52 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.28 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 3.97 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 3.96 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 2.04 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.37 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.55 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.54 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 2.44 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,524 (CHF 2,381) | CHF 2,710 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,871 (CHF 1,940) | CHF 1,916 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$180 (CHF 122) | CHF 205 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,301 (CHF 1,555) | CHF 1,767 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,884 (CHF 1,273) | CHF 1,201 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (CHF 84) | CHF 90 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (CHF 45) | CHF 46 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 (CHF 290) | CHF 660 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (CHF 102) | CHF 160 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 51% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (CHF 49) | CHF 123 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (CHF 35) | CHF 67 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (CHF 84) | CHF 152 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (CHF 94) | CHF 207 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,180 (CHF 19,718) | CHF 28,154 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.81 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$153 (CHF 103) | CHF 81 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (CHF 15) | CHF 32 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (CHF 9) | CHF 19 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (CHF 51) | CHF 102 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 4.59 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.98 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 5.62 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.75 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 2.90 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.32 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 3.79 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (CHF 22) | CHF 46 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 30% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 (CHF 42) | CHF 74 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (CHF 21) | CHF 39 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (CHF 130) | CHF 147 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (CHF 82) | CHF 112 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 (CHF 12) | CHF 19 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 5.04 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$768 (CHF 519) | CHF 708 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (CHF 0.28) | CHF 0.36 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (CHF 45) | CHF 79 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (CHF 11) | CHF 8 | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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