Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 11% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.10 (AU$3.48) | AU$1.95 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.63 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.72 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 (AU$5.88) | AU$5.08 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.94 (AU$4.41) | AU$3.80 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.07 (AU$4.56) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (AU$26) | AU$22 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.34 (AU$3.74) | AU$4.00 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.60 (AU$2.91) | AU$2.58 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,769 (AU$3,102) | AU$4,067 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,349 (AU$2,631) | AU$2,834 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$260 (AU$291) | AU$321 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,038 (AU$2,283) | AU$2,686 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,638 (AU$1,834) | AU$1,976 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$125 (AU$141) | AU$213 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (AU$79) | AU$67 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 (AU$465) | AU$645 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$201 (AU$225) | AU$243 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (AU$20) | AU$15 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (AU$35) | AU$42 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$90 (AU$101) | AU$123 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$70 (AU$79) | AU$94 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$139 (AU$156) | AU$171 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (AU$180) | AU$180 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$34,739 (AU$38,907) | AU$39,948 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (AU$1.84) | AU$1.97 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (AU$120) | AU$163 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 47% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (AU$13) | AU$8 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (AU$37) | AU$23 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$160 (AU$179) | AU$86 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$5.40 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.46 (AU$5.00) | AU$4.47 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.53 (AU$3.95) | AU$4.31 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (AU$37) | AU$38 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (AU$83) | AU$77 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (AU$38) | AU$47 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$158 (AU$177) | AU$257 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$140 (AU$157) | AU$126 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.79 (AU$6) | AU$5.31 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$679 (AU$761) | AU$943 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.60 (AU$0.68) | AU$0.86 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (AU$63) | AU$89 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (AU$22) | AU$46 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.120
AUD
/
CAD
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Cost of living in Canada is 9% cheaper than in Australia
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