Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (C$36) | C$28 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (C$19) | C$15 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.60 (C$2.28) | C$3.97 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$11) | C$5.71 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (C$18) | C$13 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (C$10) | C$5.39 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.59 (C$5.13) | C$4.61 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (C$3.60) | C$3.39 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (C$27) | C$22 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.62 (C$5.17) | C$3.32 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.95 (C$5.65) | C$2.73 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,938 (C$7,052) | C$3,514 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,439 (C$6,338) | C$2,780 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (C$222) | C$233 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,257 (C$4,651) | C$2,780 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,863 (C$4,088) | C$2,235 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $177 (C$253) | C$147 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (C$87) | C$64 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (C$387) | C$488 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (C$207) | C$172 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$18) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (C$54) | C$30 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (C$91) | C$76 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (C$61) | C$56 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (C$154) | C$133 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $161 (C$230) | C$209 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,606 (C$42,278) | C$33,085 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.36 (C$1.95) | C$1.47 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (C$130) | C$162 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$31) | C$25 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$20) | C$39 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $232 (C$331) | C$94 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (C$19) | C$13 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.09 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.91 (C$8) | C$4.56 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (C$4.17) | C$5.11 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (C$95) | C$82 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (C$49) | C$36 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $383 (C$547) | C$289 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (C$186) | C$162 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (C$25) | C$16 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.80 (C$8) | C$7 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $376 (C$537) | C$728 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (C$0.40) | C$0.34 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $94 (C$134) | C$72 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (C$20) | C$17 | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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