Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (€16) | €15 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (€5.95) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.00 (€2.08) | €1.48 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.66 (€3.94) | €5.45 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.19 (€3.61) | €3.77 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.01 (€3.48) | €2.22 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.05 (€2.12) | €2.38 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.60 (€2.50) | €1.20 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (€13) | €7 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.10 (€2.15) | €2.92 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.93 (€2.04) | €2.03 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 21% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,735 (€1,901) | €1,616 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,124 (€1,476) | €1,124 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$221 (€154) | €268 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,779 (€1,236) | €946 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,401 (€974) | €675 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$126 (€88) | €110 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (€50) | €29 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$441 (€307) | €411 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$208 (€145) | €114 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 12% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (€55) | €90 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (€40) | €40 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (€85) | €83 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (€104) | €102 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 16% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,938 (€21,503) | €27,674 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (€1.16) | €1.72 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (€73) | €48 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 7% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (€20) | €13 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (€79) | €130 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€6) | €5.00 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (€4.75) | €2.99 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (€4.45) | €3.36 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.94 (€3.43) | €2.17 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.44 (€2.39) | €2.09 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (€22) | €19 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 50% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$65 (€45) | €39 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (€22) | €22 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$170 (€118) | €64 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (€78) | €62 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.37 (€3.73) | €3.68 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€5.16) | €3.85 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (€525) | €495 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (€0.30) | €0.04 | + 641% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (€44) | €31 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (€12) | €6 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 16% more expensive than in Austria
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