Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.54 (AU$2.80) | AU$1.49 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.28 (AU$4.73) | AU$5.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.58 (AU$5.06) | AU$5.53 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.97 (AU$4.39) | AU$4.52 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 (AU$2.92) | AU$3.16 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.36 (AU$3.71) | AU$5.60 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.54 (AU$2.80) | AU$2.85 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (AU$2.25) | AU$2.53 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,255 (AU$2,492) | AU$3,174 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,665 (AU$1,840) | AU$2,224 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$191 (AU$211) | AU$215 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,490 (AU$1,646) | AU$2,040 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,125 (AU$1,243) | AU$1,534 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$130 (AU$144) | AU$163 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$55 (AU$60) | AU$59 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$372 (AU$411) | AU$497 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$167 (AU$184) | AU$191 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (AU$30) | AU$33 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (AU$78) | AU$103 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (AU$60) | AU$62 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (AU$129) | AU$136 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 (AU$155) | AU$146 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,505 (AU$29,293) | AU$31,870 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.36 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.46 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$95 (AU$105) | AU$162 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 29% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (AU$25) | AU$15 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (AU$132) | AU$76 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.00 (AU$5.53) | AU$4.53 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (AU$5.65) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.15 (AU$3.48) | AU$3.02 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.45 (AU$2.71) | AU$3.71 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (AU$27) | AU$31 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (AU$64) | AU$56 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (AU$32) | AU$37 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$157 (AU$173) | AU$270 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$104 (AU$115) | AU$94 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.18 (AU$5.72) | AU$4.56 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$566 (AU$626) | AU$729 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (AU$0.53) | AU$0.49 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (AU$68) | AU$69 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$16) | AU$43 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 12% cheaper than in Australia
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