Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$19) | C$27 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (C$1.43) | C$3.82 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.90 (C$5.23) | C$5.24 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (C$5.98) | C$4.65 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (C$4.63) | C$4.23 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (C$2.55) | C$3.34 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (C$8) | C$3.08 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$23) | C$17 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (C$3.56) | C$2.89 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (C$3.53) | C$3.14 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,014 (C$2,704) | C$3,669 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,390 (C$1,866) | C$2,975 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (C$330) | C$140 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,474 (C$1,978) | C$2,341 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,010 (C$1,356) | C$1,913 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (C$187) | C$124 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (C$70) | C$67 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (C$389) | C$430 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (C$185) | C$151 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$16) | C$15 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (C$53) | C$28 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (C$87) | C$77 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (C$95) | C$52 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (C$131) | C$127 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $188 (C$252) | C$144 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,148 (C$36,447) | C$29,630 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (C$1.23) | C$1.76 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (C$77) | C$154 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (C$27) | C$21 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$37) | C$31 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (C$156) | C$76 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.41 (C$3.23) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.07 (C$4.12) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (C$5.44) | C$4.22 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (C$2.32) | C$3.48 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (C$42) | C$37 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$60) | C$67 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (C$27) | C$31 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 (C$96) | C$192 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (C$94) | C$121 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$17 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (C$6) | C$5.06 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $498 (C$669) | C$807 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (C$0.53) | C$0.41 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$61) | C$65 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$17 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,213 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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