Cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Scottsdale, Arizona | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (C$29) | C$28 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (C$18) | C$15 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.38) | C$3.97 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.66 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (C$5.44) | C$5.71 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (C$5.55) | C$5.39 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (C$2.20) | C$4.61 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.31 (C$5.97) | C$3.39 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$24) | C$22 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.46 (C$3.41) | C$3.32 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (C$3.10) | C$2.73 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Scottsdale, Arizona | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,842 (C$3,933) | C$3,592 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,393 (C$3,313) | C$2,780 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $284 (C$393) | C$233 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,331 (C$3,227) | C$2,780 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,639 (C$2,269) | C$2,235 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (C$199) | C$147 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (C$82) | C$65 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $268 (C$371) | C$426 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (C$225) | C$179 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$18) | C$16 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $45 (C$62) | C$30 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Scottsdale, Arizona | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $71 (C$99) | C$73 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$69) | C$56 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $130 (C$180) | C$133 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (C$228) | C$209 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Scottsdale, Arizona | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,011 (C$27,699) | C$32,984 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (C$1.42) | C$1.47 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (C$83) | C$162 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Scottsdale, Arizona | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$12) | C$16 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (C$23) | C$39 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (C$178) | C$94 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$13 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.14 (C$5.73) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.65 (C$6) | C$4.56 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 (C$3.71) | C$5.11 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Scottsdale, Arizona | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $71 (C$99) | C$82 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$37) | C$36 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (C$263) | C$289 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $125 (C$173) | C$162 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (C$26) | C$16 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $623 (C$863) | C$728 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (C$0.69) | C$0.34 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (C$107) | C$72 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$17 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 685 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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