- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Jordan
- Toronto
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (Dinar 4.333) | Dinar 4.667 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (Dinar 3.398) | Dinar 4.500 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dinar 3.792) | Dinar 3.250 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (Dinar 0.842) | Dinar 1.000 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (Dinar 2.274) | Dinar 1.100 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.62 (Dinar 2.035) | Dinar 0.600 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (Dinar 4.865) | Dinar 4.000 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.66 (Dinar 2.055) | Dinar 1.100 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (Dinar 1.501) | Dinar 1.500 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (Dinar 1.436) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.33 (Dinar 1.309) | Dinar 1.000 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (Dinar 1.166) | Dinar 0.531 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 96% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (Dinar 705) | Dinar 400 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,904 (Dinar 1,069) | Dinar 225 | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$172 (Dinar 96) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,746 (Dinar 980) | Dinar 350 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,411 (Dinar 792) | Dinar 250 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$111 (Dinar 62) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$471 (Dinar 264) | Dinar 250 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$176 (Dinar 99) | Dinar 95 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 80 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$54 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (Dinar 63) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (Dinar 91) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,939 (Dinar 14,000) | Dinar 8,000 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (Dinar 0.525) | Dinar 0.750 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 30 | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dinar 5.853) | Dinar 2.500 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$58 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 10 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Dinar 4.495) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (Dinar 2.754) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.21 (Dinar 2.927) | Dinar 2.500 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.67 (Dinar 1.499) | Dinar 1.000 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.50 (Dinar 1.403) | Dinar 2.000 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 3.000 | + 359% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$202 (Dinar 114) | - | - | |
| 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$12 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.79 (Dinar 2.686) | Dinar 1.000 | + 169% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (Dinar 2.085) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$240 (Dinar 135) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (Dinar 0.093) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$68 (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (Dinar 5.174) | Dinar 2.100 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,351 prices entered by 1,141 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,802
(C$3,209)
in Toronto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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