Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 7% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (€12) | €14 | - 9% | |
| 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 (€4.45) | €5.21 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (€1.58) | €1.15 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.82 (€2.50) | €4.92 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (€2.58) | €2.42 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€6) | €6 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (€2.50) | €1.99 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.50 (€1.63) | €1.79 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (€2.08) | €1.02 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 (€1.49) | €2.10 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.19 (€1.43) | €1.67 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 24% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,260 (€1,478) | €1,168 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,773 (€1,159) | €1,007 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$177 (€116) | €154 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,793 (€1,172) | €835 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,264 (€827) | €669 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$114 (€75) | €78 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (€35) | €21 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (€252) | €367 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$167 (€109) | €86 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€7) | €5.25 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (€15) | €13 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 25% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (€45) | €96 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (€34) | €39 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (€74) | €75 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (€96) | €116 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 18% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,657 (€16,777) | €20,459 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 (€0.79) | €1.24 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$119 (€78) | €51 | + 52% | |
| 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) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (€14) | €7 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (€50) | €102 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (€5.09) | €3.15 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (€3.39) | €2.63 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.33 (€3.48) | €2.46 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (€1.88) | €1.24 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (€1.61) | €1.85 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (€16) | €25 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 30% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (€36) | €29 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (€19) | €19 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$161 (€106) | €163 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (€63) | €41 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.87 (€3.19) | €3.11 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.82) | €3.91 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$570 (€373) | €479 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (€0.25) | €0.05 | + 361% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (€37) | €34 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (€9) | €5.32 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,505 prices entered by 1,821 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 11% more expensive than in Austria
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