Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 19% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (€16) | €15 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (€5.87) | €5.53 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.93 (€2.22) | €1.23 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.66 (€3.54) | €4.22 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.39 (€3.33) | €3.08 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (€7) | €5.57 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.37 (€3.32) | €2.20 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.68 (€2.04) | €1.72 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.63 (€2.75) | €1.02 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (€14) | €6 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.60 (€1.98) | €2.14 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.70 (€2.05) | €1.63 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 19% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,721 (€2,067) | €1,796 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,127 (€1,616) | €1,332 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$221 (€168) | €486 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,781 (€1,353) | €882 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,394 (€1,059) | €686 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$143 (€109) | €108 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$69 (€52) | €32 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$390 (€296) | €400 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$176 (€134) | €113 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (€20) | €13 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (€58) | €96 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (€37) | €34 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (€86) | €95 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$145 (€110) | €128 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 34% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,719 (€21,057) | €23,527 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (€1.38) | €1.72 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (€85) | €48 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€8) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (€18) | €9 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$117 (€89) | €118 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€7) | €5.49 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.71 (€4.33) | €3.50 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 (€4.21) | €2.52 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.30 (€2.51) | €1.74 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (€2.24) | €2.20 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (€22) | €28 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 43% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$71 (€54) | €43 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (€22) | €22 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$159 (€121) | €182 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (€77) | €60 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (€10) | €10 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.05 (€3.83) | €3.57 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.73) | €4.00 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$789 (€599) | €507 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (€0.33) | €0.08 | + 328% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (€47) | €30 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (€14) | €5.84 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2022.
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Cost of living in Canada is 24% more expensive than in Austria
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