- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 3% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (€12) | €13 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.72) | €4.95 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (€1.58) | €1.15 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (€2.65) | €4.14 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.92 (€2.59) | €2.75 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 (€2.56) | €2.36 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.37 (€1.56) | €1.48 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.49 (€2.31) | €0.99 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (€12) | €8 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (€1.59) | €1.95 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (€1.46) | €1.43 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 14% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,092 (€1,382) | €1,339 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (€1,083) | €953 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$152 (€100) | €177 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,608 (€1,063) | €824 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,180 (€780) | €602 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (€67) | €105 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (€35) | €19 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$465 (€307) | €342 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (€103) | €98 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (€8) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (€16) | €13 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (€48) | €89 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (€38) | €38 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (€76) | €88 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (€90) | €115 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 15% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,916 (€15,140) | €22,567 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (€0.87) | €1.23 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (€72) | €47 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 16% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (€14) | €10 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (€63) | €102 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (€5.48) | €5.94 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.80 (€3.17) | €2.63 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.50 (€3.63) | €2.64 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.87 (€1.90) | €1.45 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (€1.76) | €2.18 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (€16) | €19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 6% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (€35) | €33 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (€18) | €21 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (€96) | €90 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (€64) | €56 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (€3.30) | €3.42 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.64) | €3.77 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (€395) | €469 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (€0.29) | €0.23 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (€41) | €49 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (€9) | €5.37 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 6% more expensive than in Austria
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