Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 ($17) | $20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.60) | $6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.99 ($2.34) | $1.23 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.27 ($3.34) | $4.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.03 ($3.15) | $4.10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.85 ($3.01) | $3.19 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.74 ($2.14) | $1.74 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.19 ($2.50) | $4.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 ($13) | $22 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.93 ($2.30) | $2.63 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.62 ($2.05) | $2.96 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,283 ($2,569) | $4,971 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,720 ($2,128) | $3,121 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$199 ($156) | $133 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,108 ($1,649) | $3,397 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,777 ($1,390) | $2,127 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$137 ($107) | $116 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$69 ($54) | $48 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$382 ($299) | $323 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$137 ($107) | $190 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($8) | $13 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 ($20) | $31 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 ($56) | $53 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$47 ($37) | $42 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 ($88) | $92 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 ($115) | $123 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,015 ($21,134) | $22,801 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.57 ($1.23) | $0.99 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$151 ($118) | $127 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($18) | $30 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 ($17) | $24 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$86 ($67) | $163 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.28 ($4.13) | $4.22 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 ($4.37) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.43 ($1.90) | $4.81 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.58 ($2.02) | $2.11 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 ($22) | $30 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Toronto | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$70 ($55) | $61 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 ($23) | $32 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$210 ($164) | $397 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($75) | $101 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($11) | $16 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.80 ($3.75) | $4.89 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$581 ($455) | $418 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 ($0.35) | $0.51 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 ($50) | $98 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 ($12) | $14 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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