Cost of living in Canada compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (¥2,048) | ¥1,145 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (¥1,173) | ¥719 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (¥782) | ¥437 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.84 (¥285) | ¥211 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.56 (¥457) | ¥282 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.41 (¥441) | ¥815 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (¥895) | ¥951 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.12 (¥413) | ¥984 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.88 (¥289) | ¥421 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.81 (¥382) | ¥268 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (¥1,870) | ¥1,770 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.88 (¥288) | ¥217 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.61 (¥262) | ¥225 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,965 (¥297,028) | ¥194,768 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,305 (¥230,829) | ¥126,641 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$242 (¥24,227) | ¥21,178 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,848 (¥185,100) | ¥142,258 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,503 (¥150,509) | ¥80,836 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$143 (¥14,319) | ¥13,643 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (¥7,333) | ¥3,988 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$395 (¥39,549) | ¥59,521 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$171 (¥17,124) | ¥17,809 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (¥1,148) | ¥665 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (¥2,658) | ¥2,700 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (¥7,370) | ¥7,941 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (¥5,021) | ¥4,162 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (¥11,501) | ¥7,471 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (¥14,657) | ¥15,388 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,878 (¥2,692,154) | ¥2,576,380 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (¥167) | ¥161 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$121 (¥12,115) | ¥16,725 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (¥957) | ¥1,370 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (¥2,033) | ¥1,955 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$115 (¥11,540) | ¥3,523 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (¥870) | ¥2,205 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.53 (¥554) | ¥648 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (¥565) | ¥409 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.30 (¥331) | ¥143 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.95 (¥296) | ¥184 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (¥2,805) | ¥3,583 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Canada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (¥6,439) | ¥4,280 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (¥3,003) | ¥3,593 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$164 (¥16,468) | ¥20,657 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$99 (¥9,955) | ¥6,242 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (¥1,319) | ¥1,034 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.15 (¥516) | ¥533 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (¥767) | ¥526 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$697 (¥69,826) | ¥58,872 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (¥38) | ¥41 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (¥6,103) | ¥11,178 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (¥1,727) | ¥554 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 11% more expensive than in Japan
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