Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (AU$27) | AU$23 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (AU$3.71) | AU$2.04 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (AU$6) | AU$5.14 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (AU$3.74) | AU$3.64 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (AU$4.56) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (AU$24) | AU$21 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (AU$3.65) | AU$3.70 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (AU$2.91) | AU$3.39 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (AU$3,263) | AU$4,709 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (AU$2,592) | AU$3,141 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (AU$271) | AU$218 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (AU$2,329) | AU$2,788 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (AU$1,696) | AU$2,151 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (AU$145) | AU$174 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (AU$73) | AU$76 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (AU$453) | AU$793 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (AU$241) | AU$288 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (AU$33) | AU$48 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (AU$91) | AU$129 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (AU$64) | AU$95 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (AU$166) | AU$179 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (AU$196) | AU$209 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (AU$37,895) | AU$38,866 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (AU$1.80) | AU$1.99 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (AU$120) | AU$185 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 24% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (AU$27) | AU$19 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (AU$116) | AU$81 | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (AU$7) | AU$5.56 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (AU$5.02) | AU$4.36 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (AU$4.10) | AU$5.30 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (AU$35) | AU$36 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (AU$77) | AU$66 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (AU$35) | AU$46 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (AU$245) | AU$262 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (AU$146) | AU$127 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (AU$7) | AU$5.10 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (AU$913) | AU$1,070 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (AU$0.50) | AU$0.95 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (AU$76) | AU$92 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (AU$20) | AU$44 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,340 prices entered by 1,092 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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