- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 3% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (AU$10) | 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$2.45 (AU$2.60) | AU$1.32 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.09 (AU$4.34) | AU$5.82 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (AU$4.18) | AU$5.02 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (AU$3.95) | AU$4.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.32 (AU$2.46) | AU$3.33 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 (AU$3.78) | AU$5.23 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (AU$19) | AU$20 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (AU$2.56) | AU$3.27 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (AU$2.46) | AU$2.24 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,121 (AU$2,251) | AU$2,754 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (AU$1,739) | AU$2,111 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (AU$167) | AU$297 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,623 (AU$1,722) | AU$2,126 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,168 (AU$1,239) | AU$1,480 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (AU$106) | AU$244 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (AU$57) | AU$59 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$487 (AU$516) | AU$674 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (AU$166) | AU$210 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (AU$25) | AU$30 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (AU$75) | AU$108 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (AU$61) | AU$76 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (AU$121) | AU$148 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (AU$147) | AU$157 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,777 (AU$24,166) | AU$26,262 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.44 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (AU$117) | AU$142 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 12% 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$22 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (AU$103) | AU$70 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.98 (AU$5.29) | AU$5.28 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 (AU$5.90) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (AU$3.01) | AU$3.48 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.75 (AU$2.92) | AU$3.84 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (AU$27) | AU$30 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (AU$57) | AU$54 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (AU$29) | AU$36 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (AU$156) | AU$217 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (AU$102) | AU$105 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (AU$5.24) | AU$4.55 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$595 (AU$631) | AU$602 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (AU$0.44) | AU$0.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (AU$66) | AU$80 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$31 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.061
AUD
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,182 prices entered by 6,262 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 14% cheaper than in Australia
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