Cost of living in Canada compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (¥1,667) | ¥981 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (¥980) | ¥700 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (¥603) | ¥414 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.32 (¥208) | ¥205 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.08 (¥366) | ¥251 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.81 (¥432) | ¥655 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (¥902) | ¥964 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.89 (¥349) | ¥741 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.63 (¥236) | ¥391 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.11 (¥279) | ¥300 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (¥1,611) | ¥1,420 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.34 (¥210) | ¥178 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (¥184) | ¥217 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,105 (¥189,023) | ¥299,320 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,609 (¥144,508) | ¥164,446 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (¥14,827) | ¥21,056 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,589 (¥142,684) | ¥150,152 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,085 (¥97,452) | ¥78,123 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (¥9,998) | ¥11,902 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (¥4,714) | ¥4,118 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$362 (¥32,508) | ¥70,060 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (¥14,584) | ¥12,705 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (¥956) | ¥794 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (¥2,139) | ¥2,406 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (¥6,694) | ¥7,319 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (¥4,433) | ¥4,417 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (¥9,955) | ¥8,375 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$130 (¥11,646) | ¥13,139 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,368 (¥2,277,880) | ¥2,627,120 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (¥103) | ¥135 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 (¥9,324) | ¥10,272 | - 9% | |
| 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$11 (¥950) | ¥1,148 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (¥1,766) | ¥1,229 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (¥8,673) | ¥5,176 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (¥789) | ¥803 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.14 (¥461) | ¥611 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.41 (¥486) | ¥528 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.13 (¥281) | ¥152 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.55 (¥229) | ¥258 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (¥2,245) | ¥3,156 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (¥4,832) | ¥3,672 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (¥2,487) | ¥3,638 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (¥13,943) | ¥16,372 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (¥8,516) | ¥6,066 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (¥1,111) | ¥1,131 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (¥443) | ¥435 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (¥657) | ¥548 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$578 (¥51,857) | ¥55,862 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (¥40) | ¥53 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (¥5,167) | ¥9,625 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (¥1,310) | ¥530 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Canada is 7% cheaper than in Japan
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