- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 0% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (€12) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.77) | €5.20 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (€1.62) | €1.11 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.06 (€2.70) | €3.80 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.99 (€2.66) | €2.67 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.79 (€2.52) | €2.43 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.38 (€1.58) | €1.57 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.54 (€2.36) | €0.95 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (€12) | €8 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (€1.60) | €2.06 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.30 (€1.53) | €1.41 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 11% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,123 (€1,413) | €1,353 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,642 (€1,093) | €983 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (€104) | €189 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,641 (€1,092) | €932 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,185 (€789) | €627 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (€68) | €105 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (€35) | €19 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$485 (€323) | €365 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (€104) | €99 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (€16) | €13 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (€48) | €92 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (€39) | €40 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (€76) | €83 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (€93) | €118 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 19% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,882 (€15,227) | €20,900 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (€0.86) | €1.19 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (€73) | €46 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 6% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (€14) | €10 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$100 (€67) | €85 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (€5.54) | €5.94 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.94 (€3.29) | €2.75 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.55 (€3.70) | €2.80 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.85 (€1.89) | €1.47 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (€1.81) | €2.14 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (€17) | €21 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 0% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (€36) | €38 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (€18) | €22 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$144 (€96) | €202 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (€66) | €57 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (€8) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.00 (€3.33) | €3.43 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.71) | €3.69 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$597 (€398) | €506 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (€0.31) | €0.20 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (€42) | €52 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (€9) | €5.48 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 6% more expensive than in Austria
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