Cost of living in Canada compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (¥2,741) | ¥1,027 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (¥1,605) | ¥808 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (¥1,131) | ¥613 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.11 (¥326) | ¥220 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.81 (¥611) | ¥323 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$6 (¥645) | ¥613 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (¥1,256) | ¥1,107 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.62 (¥590) | ¥766 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.25 (¥447) | ¥468 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.24 (¥446) | ¥304 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (¥2,360) | ¥1,290 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.34 (¥351) | ¥218 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.19 (¥335) | ¥191 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,288 (¥345,431) | ¥365,082 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,736 (¥287,454) | ¥197,136 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$247 (¥25,936) | ¥19,132 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,227 (¥233,960) | ¥174,888 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,834 (¥192,746) | ¥112,259 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$139 (¥14,594) | ¥12,528 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (¥7,672) | ¥4,254 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$360 (¥37,818) | ¥74,559 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$211 (¥22,177) | ¥25,414 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$17 (¥1,796) | ¥1,338 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$34 (¥3,555) | ¥2,815 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$90 (¥9,444) | ¥8,708 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$65 (¥6,797) | ¥5,103 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$133 (¥13,989) | ¥9,892 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$175 (¥18,419) | ¥12,189 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,794 (¥3,550,789) | ¥3,079,890 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.70 (¥178) | ¥170 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$113 (¥11,825) | ¥9,221 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (¥1,378) | ¥2,133 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (¥3,088) | ¥2,551 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$177 (¥18,641) | ¥6,000 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (¥1,160) | ¥1,337 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (¥861) | ¥930 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (¥780) | ¥622 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.20 (¥441) | ¥224 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.88 (¥408) | ¥188 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (¥3,419) | ¥4,604 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (¥7,786) | ¥4,908 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (¥3,605) | ¥3,873 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$186 (¥19,493) | ¥7,212 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$131 (¥13,725) | ¥8,269 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (¥1,586) | ¥1,244 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.91 (¥621) | ¥547 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (¥882) | ¥674 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 (¥69,106) | ¥51,659 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (¥47) | ¥52 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (¥6,251) | ¥9,530 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$20 (¥2,070) | ¥600 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,979 prices entered by 606 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 31% more expensive than in Japan
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