Cost of living in Canada compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (¥2,426) | ¥1,028 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (¥1,307) | ¥723 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (¥848) | ¥519 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (¥308) | ¥197 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (¥542) | ¥316 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.97 (¥513) | ¥629 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (¥932) | ¥962 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.81 (¥497) | ¥902 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (¥308) | ¥574 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (¥350) | ¥285 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (¥1,823) | ¥1,208 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.80 (¥289) | ¥184 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.97 (¥307) | ¥206 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,782 (¥287,423) | ¥326,267 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,191 (¥226,418) | ¥171,772 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$194 (¥20,002) | ¥28,488 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,800 (¥185,969) | ¥157,603 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,448 (¥149,600) | ¥82,713 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (¥13,527) | ¥24,082 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (¥7,639) | ¥4,699 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (¥46,715) | ¥47,482 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (¥19,786) | ¥32,093 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (¥1,555) | ¥1,313 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (¥3,062) | ¥1,878 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (¥8,094) | ¥6,136 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (¥5,731) | ¥5,199 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (¥12,142) | ¥8,989 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (¥15,040) | ¥13,588 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,397 (¥3,140,538) | ¥2,700,660 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.72 (¥178) | ¥165 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (¥11,481) | ¥10,143 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (¥1,346) | ¥2,497 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (¥3,201) | ¥1,967 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (¥9,894) | ¥5,380 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (¥944) | ¥650 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (¥663) | ¥938 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (¥635) | ¥702 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (¥440) | ¥218 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (¥356) | ¥216 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (¥3,215) | ¥3,927 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (¥6,860) | ¥4,141 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (¥3,241) | ¥3,600 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (¥13,147) | ¥4,000 | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (¥11,075) | ¥5,993 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (¥1,484) | ¥984 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (¥537) | ¥472 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (¥760) | ¥575 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (¥79,917) | ¥101,122 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (¥44) | ¥52 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (¥6,501) | ¥9,280 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (¥1,744) | ¥592 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 17% more expensive than in Japan
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