- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$19) | C$18 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (C$1.18) | C$2.41 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (C$4.20) | C$4.04 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (C$5.33) | C$3.97 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (C$4.43) | C$3.83 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (C$2.10) | C$2.39 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.34 (C$4.43) | C$3.51 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$18 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (C$2.55) | C$2.40 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (C$2.82) | C$2.26 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in United States is 27% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,036 (C$2,696) | C$2,127 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,568 (C$2,076) | C$1,654 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (C$235) | C$155 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (C$2,071) | C$1,630 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (C$1,483) | C$1,177 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (C$162) | C$100 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$63) | C$53 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (C$443) | C$474 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (C$156) | C$156 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$12 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$30) | C$24 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 0% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$63) | C$72 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (C$59) | C$58 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$113) | C$115 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (C$152) | C$138 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,256 (C$29,469) | C$22,896 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (C$1.01) | C$1.30 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (C$113) | C$109 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 29% 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) | $19 (C$25) | C$21 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (C$147) | C$95 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (C$4.65) | C$4.90 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (C$7) | C$5.54 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (C$4.56) | C$2.84 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (C$2.46) | C$2.67 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$27) | C$25 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$59) | C$54 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$33) | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (C$228) | C$143 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (C$104) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$11 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (C$6) | C$5.02 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (C$8) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$568) | C$599 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (C$0.43) | C$0.45 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (C$71) | C$63 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 13% more expensive than in Canada
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