Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Milan (Italy)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Toronto | Milan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (€17) | €18 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (€6) | €6 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.99 (€2.67) | €1.47 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (€4.48) | €4.85 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.78 (€3.87) | €3.92 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.58 (€3.73) | €2.29 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.92 (€2.63) | €1.86 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.84 (€2.57) | €1.60 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (€15) | €8 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.38 (€2.26) | €2.53 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.70 (€1.81) | €1.68 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Toronto | Milan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,701 (€2,476) | €2,783 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,133 (€2,096) | €1,751 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$211 (€141) | €185 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,741 (€1,834) | €1,531 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,125 (€1,422) | €975 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$138 (€92) | €129 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (€42) | €27 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$508 (€340) | €361 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$172 (€115) | €158 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (€9) | €8 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (€20) | €11 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (€50) | €91 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (€36) | €36 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (€93) | €98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$208 (€139) | €149 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,085 (€22,132) | €33,618 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.47 (€0.98) | €1.89 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$168 (€112) | €35 | + 220% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (€17) | €24 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Toronto | Milan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$16 (€11) | €9 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$39 (€26) | €9 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$94 (€63) | €99 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$13 (€9) | €5.96 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$10 (€6) | €3.58 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (€5.91) | €3.39 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.56 (€3.05) | €2.69 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.58 (€3.06) | €2.32 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$39 (€26) | €24 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Toronto | Milan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$83 (€55) | €54 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$36 (€24) | €20 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$315 (€211) | €99 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$158 (€106) | €83 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (€11) | €12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$8 (€5.16) | €2.04 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$10 (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$671 (€449) | €481 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.34 (€0.23) | €0.17 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$114 (€76) | €87 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (€11) | €6 | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
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