Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (€13) | €14 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.57) | €5.91 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.34 (€1.59) | €1.20 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.06 (€2.76) | €5.64 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.82 (€3.28) | €3.72 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 (€2.65) | €2.23 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.63 (€1.79) | €2.11 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.14 (€2.14) | €1.14 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (€12) | €9 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.35 (€1.60) | €1.81 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 (€1.40) | €1.71 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Canada is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,110 (€1,436) | €1,376 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,609 (€1,095) | €1,078 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (€112) | €152 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,598 (€1,088) | €1,081 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,085 (€738) | €638 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (€76) | €98 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (€36) | €26 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$362 (€246) | €400 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (€111) | €113 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (€16) | €15 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (€51) | €93 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (€75) | €89 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$130 (€88) | €122 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 14% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,373 (€17,264) | €24,226 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (€0.78) | €1.08 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 (€71) | €47 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 9% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (€13) | €10 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (€66) | €107 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€5.98) | €5.49 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.14 (€3.49) | €2.75 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.41 (€3.68) | €3.32 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.13 (€2.13) | €1.81 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.55 (€1.74) | €2.20 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (€17) | €22 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (€37) | €42 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (€19) | €21 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (€106) | €129 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (€65) | €65 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (€8) | €11 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (€3.36) | €3.99 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.98) | €3.77 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$578 (€393) | €507 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (€0.31) | €0.75 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (€39) | €41 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (€10) | €5.92 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Canada is 5% cheaper than in Austria
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