Cost of living in Toronto, Canada

Summary of cost of living in Toronto

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: C$7,886
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: C$4,589
  • Toronto is the most expensive city in Canada (1 out of 10)
  • Cost of living in Toronto is more expensive than in 70% of cities in N. America (14 out of 44)
  • Cost of living in Toronto is more expensive than in 90% of cities in the World (22 out of 214)
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List of prices in Toronto
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district C$31
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) C$13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast C$10
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk C$4.03
12 eggs, large C$5.66
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes C$4.73
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese C$15
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples C$4.31
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes C$2.97
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket C$3.21
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality C$21
2 liters of coca-cola C$3.39
Bread for 2 people for 1 day C$3.15
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area C$3,834
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area C$2,946
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat C$220
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area C$2,592
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area C$2,006
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio C$134
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) C$54
40” flat screen tv C$563
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) C$189
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) C$13
Hourly rate for cleaning help C$27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) C$76
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) C$95
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) C$148
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes C$164
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new C$36,116
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas C$1.61
Monthly ticket public transport C$154
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) C$31
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) C$17
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) C$48
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) C$80
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) C$11
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) C$7
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) C$7
4 rolls of toilet paper C$4.47
Tube of toothpaste C$3.64
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city C$36
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub C$70
2 tickets to the movies C$31
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) C$366
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert C$144
1 cocktail drink in downtown club C$17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city C$5.90
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) C$9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb C$807
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) C$0.35
1 month of gym membership in business district C$83
1 package of marlboro cigarettes C$17
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 959 prices entered by 144 different people.
Latest price update: September 30, 2023

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Toronto position in our World Ranking

the world
22nd
out of 214
n. america
14th
out of 44
canada
1st
out of 10

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