Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New York City | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 (C$39) | C$28 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (C$19) | C$15 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.54 (C$2.14) | C$3.97 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (C$13) | C$6 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$10) | C$5.71 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$13) | C$13 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (C$10) | C$5.39 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.58 (C$4.96) | C$4.61 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (C$7) | C$3.39 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (C$32) | C$22 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.40 (C$6) | C$3.32 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.28 (C$7) | C$2.73 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New York City | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $7,289 (C$10,112) | C$3,592 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $5,182 (C$7,188) | C$2,780 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $299 (C$415) | C$233 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,249 (C$5,895) | C$2,780 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,988 (C$4,145) | C$2,235 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $272 (C$377) | C$147 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (C$98) | C$65 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $509 (C$706) | C$426 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (C$175) | C$179 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (C$25) | C$16 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (C$59) | C$30 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (C$99) | C$73 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (C$72) | C$56 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $121 (C$168) | C$133 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $199 (C$276) | C$209 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,968 (C$49,896) | C$32,984 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (C$1.38) | C$1.47 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $154 (C$213) | C$162 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (C$39) | C$25 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $25 (C$35) | C$16 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $54 (C$75) | C$39 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $265 (C$367) | C$94 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (C$19) | C$13 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $15 (C$21) | C$9 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (C$12) | C$4.56 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (C$3.00) | C$5.11 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $48 (C$67) | C$39 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New York City | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $111 (C$154) | C$82 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (C$55) | C$36 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $541 (C$750) | C$289 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $185 (C$256) | C$162 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $22 (C$30) | C$16 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (C$15) | C$10 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,024 (C$1,420) | C$728 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.62 (C$2.24) | C$0.34 | + 551% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $167 (C$232) | C$72 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $18 (C$25) | C$17 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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