Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$5.91 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.47 (AU$2.51) | AU$1.47 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 (AU$3.91) | AU$5.51 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.51 (AU$4.59) | AU$4.99 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 (AU$3.97) | AU$4.55 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.70 (AU$2.75) | AU$3.22 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (AU$3.18) | AU$5.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (AU$18) | AU$18 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 (AU$2.33) | AU$2.93 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.22 (AU$2.26) | AU$2.49 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,284 (AU$2,326) | AU$3,170 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,764 (AU$1,797) | AU$2,151 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$171 (AU$175) | AU$243 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,724 (AU$1,757) | AU$1,947 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,280 (AU$1,304) | AU$1,500 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$110 (AU$112) | AU$177 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (AU$55) | AU$60 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$375 (AU$382) | AU$486 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (AU$165) | AU$247 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (AU$23) | AU$31 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (AU$73) | AU$103 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (AU$49) | AU$68 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (AU$111) | AU$139 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (AU$142) | AU$142 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,331 (AU$25,807) | AU$27,984 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (AU$1.15) | AU$1.40 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$119 (AU$121) | AU$160 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (AU$81) | AU$69 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.99 (AU$5.08) | AU$4.56 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.52 (AU$5.62) | AU$6 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.21 (AU$3.27) | AU$3.55 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 (AU$2.68) | AU$3.58 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (AU$25) | AU$28 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (AU$55) | AU$59 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (AU$29) | AU$36 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$156 (AU$159) | AU$198 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$92 (AU$94) | AU$90 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.80 (AU$4.89) | AU$4.48 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$568 (AU$578) | AU$652 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (AU$0.43) | AU$0.51 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (AU$59) | AU$70 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$35 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.019
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,113 prices entered by 1,713 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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