Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Saint-Louis, Senegal
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Food | ||||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (8,151 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (4,856 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (3,107 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (1,142 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.08 (1,794 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.29 (1,884 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (4,678 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (1,680 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (1,199 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (1,232 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (7,786 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (1,040 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (960 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (1,242,152 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (1,001,793 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (70,181 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (942,486 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (744,399 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (45,612 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (22,238 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$363 (159,610 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (91,950 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (4,250 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (10,748 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (37,395 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (25,786 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (52,575 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (64,105 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (10,817,135 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (486 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (67,039 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (10,038 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (4,745 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (7,850 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (32,475 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (3,198 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (2,402 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (2,515 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (1,264 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (1,429 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (12,555 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (23,397 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (13,666 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (119,621 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (42,523 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (6,476 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (2,258 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (3,100 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (264,977 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (173 Franc) | 30 Franc | + 477% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (29,217 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (5,721 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 4,461,153 Franc (C$10,148) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 3,640,000 Franc in Saint-Louis.
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