- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (AU$2.53) | AU$1.31 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.04 (AU$4.24) | AU$5.76 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.97 (AU$4.17) | AU$5.07 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.83 (AU$4.02) | AU$4.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (AU$2.50) | AU$3.42 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.51 (AU$3.69) | AU$5.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (AU$19) | AU$20 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (AU$2.52) | AU$3.30 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (AU$2.37) | AU$2.27 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,124 (AU$2,229) | AU$2,655 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,653 (AU$1,735) | AU$2,067 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 (AU$163) | AU$300 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,630 (AU$1,711) | AU$2,045 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,177 (AU$1,236) | AU$1,455 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (AU$105) | AU$261 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (AU$56) | AU$60 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$474 (AU$498) | AU$646 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (AU$164) | AU$210 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (AU$25) | AU$30 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (AU$75) | AU$107 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (AU$61) | AU$77 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (AU$120) | AU$147 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (AU$145) | AU$153 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,896 (AU$24,034) | AU$26,664 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.46 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (AU$115) | AU$139 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (AU$99) | AU$71 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.90 (AU$5.15) | AU$5.21 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 (AU$5.81) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (AU$2.98) | AU$3.33 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (AU$2.80) | AU$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (AU$26) | AU$29 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (AU$56) | AU$55 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (AU$29) | AU$36 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$143 (AU$150) | AU$210 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (AU$102) | AU$106 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 (AU$5.27) | AU$4.62 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (AU$629) | AU$612 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (AU$0.47) | AU$0.63 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (AU$66) | AU$77 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$31 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.050
AUD
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CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,463 prices entered by 6,034 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 14% cheaper than in Australia
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