- 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$16 | + 12% | |
| 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 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.47 (AU$2.55) | AU$1.30 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.10 (AU$4.23) | AU$5.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.12 (AU$4.25) | AU$5.22 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.70 (AU$3.82) | AU$4.30 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.37 (AU$2.45) | AU$3.30 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.52 (AU$3.63) | AU$5.16 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (AU$19) | AU$19 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (AU$2.48) | AU$3.35 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.34 (AU$2.41) | AU$2.30 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,119 (AU$2,184) | AU$2,817 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,645 (AU$1,695) | AU$2,150 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$162 (AU$167) | AU$303 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,662 (AU$1,713) | AU$2,174 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,212 (AU$1,249) | AU$1,524 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$107 (AU$110) | AU$228 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (AU$54) | AU$59 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$489 (AU$504) | AU$679 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$161 (AU$166) | AU$197 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (AU$25) | AU$31 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (AU$72) | AU$110 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (AU$59) | AU$73 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (AU$119) | AU$146 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$142 (AU$146) | AU$154 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,608 (AU$23,299) | AU$26,292 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (AU$1.28) | AU$1.38 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (AU$115) | AU$148 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 10% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (AU$22) | AU$16 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$91 (AU$94) | AU$68 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.95 (AU$5.10) | AU$5.29 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.52 (AU$5.69) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.98 (AU$3.07) | AU$3.35 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.90 (AU$2.98) | AU$3.97 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (AU$26) | AU$29 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (AU$55) | AU$55 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$154 (AU$158) | AU$218 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (AU$99) | AU$101 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.85 (AU$5.00) | AU$4.48 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$586 (AU$604) | AU$621 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (AU$0.46) | AU$0.77 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (AU$63) | AU$81 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$14) | AU$29 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.031
AUD
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,998 prices entered by 6,271 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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