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Cost of living in Canada compared to Japan
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (¥1,432) | ¥1,034 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (¥858) | ¥720 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (¥600) | ¥464 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (¥201) | ¥200 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (¥326) | ¥271 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.74 (¥313) | ¥640 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (¥821) | ¥915 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.88 (¥324) | ¥613 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 (¥203) | ¥420 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.31 (¥277) | ¥267 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (¥1,528) | ¥1,604 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.37 (¥198) | ¥209 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 (¥181) | ¥200 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,084 (¥174,303) | ¥256,284 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,632 (¥136,547) | ¥116,029 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$148 (¥12,353) | ¥23,252 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,527 (¥127,759) | ¥120,733 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,129 (¥94,436) | ¥82,119 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$101 (¥8,454) | ¥11,573 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (¥4,408) | ¥4,112 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$455 (¥38,037) | ¥63,696 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (¥12,890) | ¥16,934 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (¥901) | ¥730 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (¥1,903) | ¥1,567 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (¥5,861) | ¥5,970 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (¥4,572) | ¥3,940 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (¥9,425) | ¥8,357 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (¥11,290) | ¥12,795 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,945 (¥2,003,192) | ¥2,848,210 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (¥110) | ¥147 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (¥9,136) | ¥12,471 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (¥910) | ¥1,279 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (¥1,863) | ¥1,179 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (¥7,995) | ¥5,268 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (¥732) | ¥643 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.80 (¥402) | ¥726 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.55 (¥464) | ¥490 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.80 (¥234) | ¥144 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.41 (¥202) | ¥208 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (¥2,031) | ¥2,754 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (¥4,335) | ¥4,233 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (¥2,271) | ¥3,266 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$158 (¥13,235) | ¥10,578 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$94 (¥7,879) | ¥8,596 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (¥916) | ¥947 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 (¥420) | ¥488 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (¥578) | ¥533 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$573 (¥47,951) | ¥56,871 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (¥39) | ¥57 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (¥4,639) | ¥9,818 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (¥1,147) | ¥464 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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