- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 4% 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$11) | AU$11 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (AU$2.51) | AU$1.28 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (AU$4.20) | AU$5.74 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.93 (AU$4.14) | AU$4.97 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.93 (AU$4.13) | AU$4.18 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (AU$2.51) | AU$3.33 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.57 (AU$3.75) | AU$5.27 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (AU$19) | AU$19 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 (AU$2.51) | AU$3.19 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.19 (AU$2.30) | AU$2.19 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,102 (AU$2,210) | AU$2,696 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,633 (AU$1,717) | AU$2,075 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$156 (AU$164) | AU$263 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,582 (AU$1,663) | AU$2,053 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,155 (AU$1,214) | AU$1,462 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (AU$105) | AU$201 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (AU$56) | AU$60 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$459 (AU$483) | AU$568 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (AU$162) | AU$189 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (AU$25) | AU$29 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (AU$77) | AU$104 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$59 (AU$62) | AU$71 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (AU$122) | AU$144 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$136 (AU$143) | AU$149 | - 4% | |
| 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$23,231 (AU$24,424) | AU$27,006 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (AU$1.38) | AU$1.47 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (AU$115) | AU$140 | - 18% | |
| 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$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (AU$100) | AU$72 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.83 (AU$5.08) | AU$5.16 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.51 (AU$5.80) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.89 (AU$3.04) | AU$3.19 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 (AU$2.77) | AU$3.86 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (AU$26) | AU$29 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (AU$56) | AU$54 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (AU$29) | AU$36 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (AU$163) | AU$203 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (AU$102) | AU$102 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.04 (AU$5.30) | AU$4.61 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (AU$630) | AU$585 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.53 (AU$0.56) | AU$0.62 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (AU$61) | AU$74 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$31 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.051
AUD
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,684 prices entered by 5,553 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 13% cheaper than in Australia
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