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$23 (AU$24) | AU$21 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.06 (AU$3.22) | AU$1.78 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.14 (AU$5.42) | AU$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.79 (AU$5.05) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.58 (AU$4.83) | AU$4.50 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.05 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.33 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 (AU$3.60) | AU$5.77 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (AU$19) | AU$20 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (AU$2.77) | AU$3.93 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.04 (AU$3.21) | AU$2.84 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Canada is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,808 (AU$2,962) | AU$3,024 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,248 (AU$2,371) | AU$2,227 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$219 (AU$231) | AU$245 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,943 (AU$2,049) | AU$2,049 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,567 (AU$1,652) | AU$1,602 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$133 (AU$140) | AU$181 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (AU$74) | AU$70 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$416 (AU$438) | AU$570 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$195 (AU$206) | AU$273 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (AU$31) | AU$36 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$81 (AU$85) | AU$108 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (AU$55) | AU$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (AU$128) | AU$161 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (AU$156) | AU$173 | - 10% | |
| 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$29,369 (AU$30,975) | AU$33,118 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 (AU$1.95) | AU$1.97 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (AU$119) | AU$180 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 28% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (AU$13) | AU$9 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (AU$32) | AU$21 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$101 (AU$107) | AU$75 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (AU$7) | AU$5.09 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.78 (AU$6) | AU$5.30 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.13 (AU$4.36) | AU$3.54 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.03 (AU$3.19) | AU$3.44 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (AU$32) | AU$33 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (AU$70) | AU$61 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (AU$32) | AU$39 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 (AU$172) | AU$209 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$109 (AU$114) | AU$108 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (AU$5.39) | AU$5.07 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$760 (AU$802) | AU$731 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (AU$0.46) | AU$0.34 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (AU$61) | AU$77 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (AU$18) | AU$41 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 9% cheaper than in Australia
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