- Cost of Living
- United States
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$19) | C$18 | + 7% | |
| 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 | $4.53 (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (C$1.19) | C$2.39 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (C$4.25) | C$4.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (C$5.30) | C$3.93 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (C$4.43) | C$3.93 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (C$2.14) | C$2.43 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (C$4.86) | C$3.56 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$18 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (C$2.56) | C$2.38 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (C$2.83) | C$2.18 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in United States is 30% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (C$2,728) | C$2,108 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (C$2,098) | C$1,641 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (C$236) | C$155 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (C$2,112) | C$1,597 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (C$1,503) | C$1,162 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (C$158) | C$100 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (C$64) | C$54 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (C$437) | C$459 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (C$160) | C$154 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$12 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$23 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 1% 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$60) | C$58 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$114) | C$115 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (C$153) | C$136 | + 12% | |
| 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 | $22,375 (C$29,809) | C$23,193 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (C$1.03) | C$1.31 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (C$113) | C$109 | + 4% | |
| 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 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$25) | C$21 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (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.) | $3.47 (C$4.63) | C$4.81 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (C$7) | C$5.51 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (C$4.63) | C$2.88 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (C$2.49) | C$2.63 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$25 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$60) | C$54 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$33) | C$28 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (C$233) | C$155 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (C$105) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$11 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (C$7) | C$5.04 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (C$8) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (C$563) | C$599 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (C$0.48) | C$0.53 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (C$70) | C$58 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 14% more expensive than in Canada
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