- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (¥1,493) | ¥1,054 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (¥844) | ¥698 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (¥606) | ¥436 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (¥202) | ¥205 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.02 (¥341) | ¥285 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.91 (¥332) | ¥777 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (¥882) | ¥910 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 (¥328) | ¥697 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.36 (¥200) | ¥414 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.49 (¥296) | ¥265 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (¥1,553) | ¥1,538 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.42 (¥205) | ¥203 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (¥191) | ¥198 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,091 (¥177,309) | ¥231,808 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,644 (¥139,411) | ¥125,591 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$152 (¥12,890) | ¥21,159 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,611 (¥136,620) | ¥113,754 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,184 (¥100,365) | ¥74,885 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (¥8,652) | ¥12,611 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (¥4,493) | ¥4,134 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$467 (¥39,565) | ¥55,558 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (¥13,171) | ¥16,830 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (¥996) | ¥693 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (¥2,056) | ¥1,932 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (¥6,126) | ¥6,829 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (¥4,918) | ¥4,215 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (¥9,725) | ¥8,321 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (¥11,408) | ¥13,972 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,898 (¥1,941,411) | ¥2,590,890 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (¥111) | ¥145 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (¥9,302) | ¥11,257 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (¥839) | ¥1,278 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (¥1,781) | ¥1,016 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (¥8,104) | ¥3,622 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (¥700) | ¥630 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.78 (¥406) | ¥707 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.46 (¥463) | ¥455 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.87 (¥244) | ¥137 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.65 (¥224) | ¥217 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (¥2,098) | ¥2,939 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (¥4,579) | ¥4,035 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (¥2,327) | ¥3,358 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$144 (¥12,169) | ¥12,964 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (¥8,263) | ¥8,046 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (¥959) | ¥880 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (¥423) | ¥491 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (¥597) | ¥560 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$597 (¥50,612) | ¥49,094 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.52 (¥44) | ¥56 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (¥5,215) | ¥10,296 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (¥1,177) | ¥468 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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