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Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (€11) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.77) | €4.83 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (€1.60) | €1.17 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (€2.59) | €4.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.74 (€2.49) | €2.49 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.88 (€2.58) | €2.34 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 (€1.62) | €1.47 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.31 (€2.20) | €0.99 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (€12) | €8 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.37 (€1.57) | €1.97 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 (€1.44) | €1.57 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 10% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,084 (€1,386) | €1,379 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,632 (€1,086) | €962 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$148 (€98) | €162 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,527 (€1,016) | €870 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,129 (€751) | €625 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$101 (€67) | €102 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (€35) | €18 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$455 (€303) | €334 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (€103) | €97 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (€47) | €88 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (€36) | €38 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (€75) | €90 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (€90) | €97 | - 7% | |
| 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$23,945 (€15,933) | €22,367 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (€0.88) | €1.22 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (€73) | €49 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 12% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (€7) | €14 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (€15) | €10 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (€64) | €102 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (€5.83) | €5.53 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.80 (€3.20) | €2.50 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.55 (€3.69) | €2.61 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.80 (€1.86) | €1.32 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.41 (€1.60) | €2.12 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (€16) | €21 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 14% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (€34) | €32 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (€18) | €20 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$158 (€105) | €113 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$94 (€63) | €57 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 (€3.34) | €3.42 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.59) | €3.60 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$573 (€381) | €469 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (€0.31) | €0.13 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (€37) | €43 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (€9) | €5.37 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 6% more expensive than in Austria
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