Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Canada is 6% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (€16) | €15 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (€2.23) | €1.48 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (€3.99) | €5.38 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (€3.78) | €4.03 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (€3.71) | €2.29 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (€2.25) | €2.37 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (€2.74) | €1.22 | + 124% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (€14) | €7 | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (€2.20) | €3.10 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (€1.75) | €1.88 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Canada is 22% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (€1,962) | €1,661 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (€1,558) | €1,192 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (€163) | €247 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (€1,400) | €970 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (€1,019) | €682 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (€87) | €112 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (€44) | €28 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (€272) | €482 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (€145) | €114 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (€20) | €18 | + 11% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 8% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (€55) | €91 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (€38) | €36 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (€100) | €89 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (€118) | €104 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 19% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (€22,784) | €27,495 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (€1.08) | €1.66 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (€72) | €47 | + 54% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 12% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (€7) | €15 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (€16) | €13 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (€70) | €132 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €5.00 | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (€4.39) | €2.99 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (€4.39) | €3.36 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (€3.02) | €1.70 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (€2.46) | €2.84 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (€21) | €23 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 40% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (€46) | €31 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (€21) | €22 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (€147) | €270 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (€88) | €63 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (€3.99) | €3.75 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.53) | €5.27 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (€549) | €495 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (€0.30) | €0.10 | + 207% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (€46) | €31 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (€12) | €6 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Canada is 15% more expensive than in Austria
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