Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Toronto (Canada) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$19 (€12) | €15 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$11 (€7) | €7 | 7% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (€4.57) | €4.12 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.53 (€1.66) | €1.23 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.89 (€2.55) | €4.05 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.30 (€2.82) | €1.54 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 (€7) | €4.69 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.97 (€2.60) | €1.37 | 90% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.66 (€1.74) | €0.98 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.80 (€1.83) | €1.30 | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$18 (€12) | €11 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.30 (€1.50) | €2.01 | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.10 (€1.38) | €0.62 | 121% |
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 138% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Toronto (Canada) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,786 (€1,825) | €593 | 208% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$2,321 (€1,521) | €436 | 249% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$166 (€109) | €121 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,143 (€1,404) | €424 | 231% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,706 (€1,118) | €315 | 255% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$105 (€69) | €82 | 16% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$51 (€33) | €20 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$347 (€227) | €379 | 40% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$180 (€118) | €111 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$10 (€7) | €9 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$23 (€15) | €6 | 145% |
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Toronto (Canada) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$74 (€49) | €78 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$55 (€36) | €22 | 63% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$123 (€80) | €77 | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$163 (€107) | €89 | 20% |
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Toronto (Canada) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$25,555 (€16,744) | €20,726 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.09 (€0.72) | €1.58 | 55% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$151 (€99) | €30 | 231% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$23 (€15) | €21 | 30% |
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Toronto (Canada) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$11 (€7) | €3.14 | 127% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$17 (€11) | €9 | 29% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$71 (€46) | €31 | 51% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$7 (€4.77) | €3.64 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.44 (€3.57) | €4.05 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.77 (€3.78) | €4.38 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.09 (€2.02) | €1.84 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$3.03 (€1.99) | €2.18 | 9% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$29 (€19) | €9 | 97% |
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Toronto (Canada) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$55 (€36) | €25 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$30 (€20) | €15 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$243 (€159) | €45 | 255% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$91 (€60) | €45 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$15 (€10) | €9 | 11% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.73 (€3.10) | €3.80 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$8 (€5.17) | €3.87 | 33% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$594 (€389) | €434 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.39 (€0.26) | €0.36 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$60 (€40) | €42 | 6% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$14 (€9) | €4.66 | 91% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,410 (C$3,678) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,600 in Thessaloniki.