Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 10% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (€16) | €17 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.94 (€1.83) | €1.82 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.60 (€3.50) | €5.47 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.86 (€3.66) | €5.63 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.37 (€3.35) | €3.26 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.89 (€2.43) | €2.82 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.92 (€2.45) | €1.10 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (€14) | €12 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.42 (€2.13) | €3.06 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.26 (€2.04) | €2.22 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 23% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,220 (€2,011) | €1,497 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,670 (€1,667) | €1,105 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (€156) | €224 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,269 (€1,417) | €1,177 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,899 (€1,186) | €832 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$122 (€76) | €185 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (€45) | €27 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (€227) | €413 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$206 (€128) | €258 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (€20) | €15 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 13% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (€53) | €75 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (€38) | €38 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (€85) | €97 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$170 (€106) | €104 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,165 (€20,711) | €31,446 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.61 (€1.01) | €1.58 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (€69) | €52 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 27% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€7) | €27 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (€15) | €8 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (€95) | €149 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (€4.81) | €4.11 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (€4.21) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.08 (€2.55) | €1.92 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.20 (€2.00) | €2.52 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 (€22) | €28 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$70 (€44) | €57 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (€22) | €23 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$190 (€119) | €176 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$127 (€79) | €103 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.87 (€3.67) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.18) | €5.15 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$713 (€445) | €899 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (€0.28) | €0.59 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (€38) | €45 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$20 (€13) | €6 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 5% cheaper than in Austria
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