Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (€17) | €15 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (€9) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (€6) | €4.51 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.77 (€2.54) | €1.28 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.12 (€3.45) | €3.29 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (€3.13) | €2.44 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€7) | €5.20 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (€2.85) | €2.18 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (€2.25) | €1.11 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (€2.14) | €2.45 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (€11) | €13 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.55 (€1.72) | €2.63 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (€2.12) | €1.03 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,854 (€2,597) | €1,677 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,968 (€2,000) | €1,225 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 (€104) | €166 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,295 (€1,546) | €1,448 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,896 (€1,277) | €1,004 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (€83) | €229 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (€45) | €43 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 (€290) | €424 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (€102) | €115 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (€10) | €5.60 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (€18) | €13 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cork | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (€54) | €63 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (€35) | €34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (€84) | €90 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (€93) | €97 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,180 (€19,661) | €29,004 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (€1.22) | €1.84 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$156 (€105) | €63 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (€15) | €21 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cork | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€9) | €5.43 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (€51) | €55 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €4.32 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (€4.38) | €2.39 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.98 (€4.03) | €4.57 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.75 (€2.52) | €1.67 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.32 (€2.24) | €2.89 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (€22) | €15 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toronto | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 (€42) | €40 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (€21) | €22 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (€129) | €54 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (€81) | €66 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 (€12) | €12 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (€3.41) | €3.33 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.15) | €6 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$768 (€517) | €437 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (€0.28) | €0.25 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (€45) | €47 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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For example, you would need at least €6,387 (C$9,480) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €5,400 in Cork.
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