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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 ($14) | $15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$11 ($8) | $8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($5.76) | $4.99 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.86 ($2.16) | $0.95 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 ($2.90) | $4.26 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.00 ($3.02) | $3.26 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.98 ($3.01) | $3.44 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.50 ($1.89) | $1.60 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.05 ($2.31) | $3.60 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.48 ($1.88) | $2.08 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.24 ($1.69) | $2.59 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,751 ($2,080) | $2,891 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$2,281 ($1,725) | $2,252 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$126 ($95) | $180 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,149 ($1,625) | $2,216 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,684 ($1,273) | $1,580 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$87 ($65) | $111 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$46 ($35) | $44 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$404 ($306) | $367 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$140 ($106) | $134 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($9) | $9 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($18) | $24 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$68 ($51) | $45 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$54 ($41) | $47 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 ($88) | $95 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 ($121) | $121 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,057 ($18,944) | $22,638 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 ($0.89) | $1.00 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$145 ($110) | $93 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 ($19) | $14 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$34 ($26) | $25 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 ($73) | $128 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 ($5.49) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.96 ($3.75) | $3.57 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.16 ($3.90) | $4.90 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.69 ($2.03) | $4.05 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.30 ($1.74) | $1.87 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 ($20) | $26 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 ($41) | $49 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 ($22) | $29 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$247 ($187) | $212 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$119 ($90) | $81 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 ($10) | $13 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.08 ($3.84) | $4.86 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.60) | $7 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$592 ($447) | $548 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 ($0.33) | $0.18 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 ($49) | $53 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($11) | $8 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2019.
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