Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Sahiwal, Pakistan
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| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 219% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (₨2,249) | ₨415 | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (₨1,340) | ₨527 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨857) | ₨175 | + 390% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (₨315) | ₨75 | + 320% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.10 (₨497) | ₨168 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.16 (₨505) | ₨107 | + 372% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (₨1,291) | ₨600 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (₨463) | ₨157 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (₨331) | ₨40 | + 727% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (₨340) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨2,148) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (₨287) | ₨103 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (₨265) | ₨101 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (₨342,697) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (₨276,384) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (₨19,362) | ₨10,000 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (₨260,022) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (₨205,372) | ₨12,000 | + 1611% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (₨12,584) | ₨18,155 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (₨6,135) | ₨2,012 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (₨44,035) | ₨42,788 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (₨25,368) | ₨10,000 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (₨1,173) | ₨500 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (₨2,965) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (₨10,317) | ₨12,483 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (₨7,114) | ₨6,149 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (₨14,505) | ₨5,878 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (₨17,686) | ₨2,983 | + 493% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (₨2,984,332) | ₨1,758,620 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (₨134) | ₨93 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (₨18,495) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (₨2,769) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (₨1,309) | ₨200 | + 555% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (₨2,166) | ₨452 | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (₨8,959) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (₨882) | ₨500 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (₨663) | ₨411 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (₨694) | ₨341 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (₨349) | ₨120 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (₨394) | ₨50 | + 688% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (₨3,464) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 142% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (₨6,455) | ₨1,133 | + 470% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (₨3,770) | ₨1,000 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (₨33,002) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (₨11,732) | ₨2,000 | + 487% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (₨1,787) | ₨3,000 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (₨623) | ₨500 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨855) | ₨1,000 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (₨73,104) | ₨80,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (₨48) | ₨5.00 | + 855% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (₨8,061) | ₨1,481 | + 444% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (₨1,578) | ₨219 | + 622% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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