- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Jordan
- Toronto
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (Dinar 4.287) | Dinar 4.667 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (Dinar 3.362) | Dinar 4.500 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dinar 3.870) | Dinar 3.250 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (Dinar 0.833) | Dinar 1.000 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (Dinar 2.229) | Dinar 1.100 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.73 (Dinar 2.075) | Dinar 0.600 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (Dinar 4.814) | Dinar 4.000 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.61 (Dinar 2.006) | Dinar 1.100 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.49 (Dinar 1.381) | Dinar 1.500 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (Dinar 1.421) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 (Dinar 1.323) | Dinar 1.000 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (Dinar 1.154) | Dinar 0.531 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (Dinar 698) | Dinar 400 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,926 (Dinar 1,070) | Dinar 225 | + 376% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$154 (Dinar 85) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,928 (Dinar 1,071) | Dinar 350 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,450 (Dinar 805) | Dinar 250 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$111 (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$484 (Dinar 269) | Dinar 250 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$158 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 95 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 80 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$51 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (Dinar 65) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$152 (Dinar 84) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,352 (Dinar 12,415) | Dinar 8,000 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (Dinar 0.520) | Dinar 0.750 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 30 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 103% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.500 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 10 | + 430% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (Dinar 5.131) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.34 (Dinar 2.966) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.76 (Dinar 3.197) | Dinar 2.500 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.85 (Dinar 1.583) | Dinar 1.000 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.15 (Dinar 1.748) | Dinar 2.000 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 3.000 | + 388% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$221 (Dinar 123) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.10 (Dinar 2.832) | Dinar 1.000 | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (Dinar 2.063) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$683 (Dinar 379) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (Dinar 0.092) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$72 (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (Dinar 5.120) | Dinar 2.100 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,261 prices entered by 1,208 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,794
(C$3,230)
in Toronto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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