- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$18) | C$18 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (C$1.17) | C$2.46 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (C$4.23) | C$4.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (C$5.23) | C$3.94 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (C$4.42) | C$3.69 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (C$2.13) | C$2.32 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (C$4.00) | C$3.52 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$18 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (C$2.52) | C$2.40 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (C$2.79) | C$2.33 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in United States is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (C$2,650) | C$2,114 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (C$2,052) | C$1,648 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (C$231) | C$157 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (C$2,064) | C$1,624 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (C$1,462) | C$1,164 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (C$161) | C$101 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$63) | C$53 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (C$441) | C$485 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (C$157) | C$159 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$11 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$23 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 0% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$62) | C$71 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (C$58) | C$57 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$111) | C$114 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (C$151) | C$138 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 1% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,046 (C$28,797) | C$22,894 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.97) | C$1.28 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (C$111) | C$112 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 27% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$24) | C$21 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (C$146) | C$95 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (C$4.60) | C$4.98 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (C$7) | C$5.60 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (C$4.53) | C$2.96 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (C$2.42) | C$2.81 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$25 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$32) | C$28 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (C$216) | C$152 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (C$104) | C$96 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$12 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (C$6) | C$4.95 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (C$8) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$561) | C$592 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (C$0.38) | C$0.41 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (C$70) | C$64 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 11% more expensive than in Canada
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