Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 133% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 127% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 127% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Toronto | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (50 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (23 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (17 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.82 (7 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (10 BYN) | 6.00 BYN | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (9 BYN) | 4.00 BYN | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (19 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (8 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (6 BYN) | 1.50 BYN | + 313% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.08 (5.72 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (32 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.89 (5.37 BYN) | 4.00 BYN | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (5.83 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 310% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 310% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Toronto | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,669 (6,811 BYN) | 520 BYN | + 1210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,975 (5,523 BYN) | 390 BYN | + 1316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$140 (259 BYN) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,341 (4,346 BYN) | 470 BYN | + 825% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,913 (3,551 BYN) | 300 BYN | + 1084% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (230 BYN) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (124 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 518% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 (798 BYN) | 2,000 BYN | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (280 BYN) | 300 BYN | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (28 BYN) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (52 BYN) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Toronto | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (143 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (96 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$127 (235 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$144 (267 BYN) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 164% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Toronto | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,630 (55,002 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.78 (3.31 BYN) | 2.46 BYN | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$154 (286 BYN) | 48 BYN | + 496% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (39 BYN) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Toronto | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$14 (26 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (58 BYN) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (140 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (18 BYN) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (12 BYN) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (11 BYN) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.22 (8 BYN) | 2.20 BYN | + 256% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.48 (6 BYN) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$37 (68 BYN) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Pinsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Toronto | Pinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (124 BYN) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (57 BYN) | 8 BYN | + 608% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (356 BYN) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (225 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (32 BYN) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (9 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (14 BYN) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$807 (1,498 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (0.77 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (121 BYN) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (31 BYN) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 133% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 924 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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