Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 122% more expensive than in Douala (Cameroon)
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Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 127% more expensive than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Toronto | Douala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (11,628 Franc) | 4,439 Franc | + 162% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (6,107 Franc) | 2,221 Franc | + 175% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (4,429 Franc) | 1,650 Franc | + 168% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.79 (1,688 Franc) | 1,178 Franc | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | C$6 (2,812 Franc) | 960 Franc | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.10 (2,273 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (6,109 Franc) | 2,080 Franc | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.91 (2,189 Franc) | 1,853 Franc | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.10 (1,826 Franc) | 976 Franc | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (1,463 Franc) | 626 Franc | + 134% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (8,609 Franc) | 3,776 Franc | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.52 (1,572 Franc) | 1,572 Franc | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.02 (1,347 Franc) | 344 Franc | + 292% | |
Housing | + 95% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 95% more expensive than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Toronto | Douala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,013 (1,789,773 Franc) | 548,522 Franc | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,917 (1,300,998 Franc) | 249,052 Franc | + 422% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$242 (107,756 Franc) | 94,966 Franc | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,619 (1,167,815 Franc) | 340,176 Franc | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,008 (895,493 Franc) | 182,108 Franc | + 392% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$137 (61,262 Franc) | 60,409 Franc | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (23,626 Franc) | 39,511 Franc | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$530 (236,455 Franc) | 289,847 Franc | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (79,628 Franc) | 70,382 Franc | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (6,433 Franc) | 2,949 Franc | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (12,845 Franc) | 18,750 Franc | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 75% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 75% more expensive than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (30,010 Franc) | 10,436 Franc | + 188% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (25,070 Franc) | 18,573 Franc | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (68,540 Franc) | 35,526 Franc | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$188 (83,971 Franc) | 32,348 Franc | + 160% | |
Transportation | + 222% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 222% more expensive than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,400 (14,449,883 Franc) | 4,333,330 Franc | + 233% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.54 (687 Franc) | 586 Franc | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$150 (66,766 Franc) | 17,020 Franc | + 292% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$27 (11,826 Franc) | 4,158 Franc | + 184% | |
Personal Care | + 101% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 101% more expensive than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Toronto | Douala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$15 (6,803 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$52 (23,169 Franc) | 6,833 Franc | + 239% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (37,216 Franc) | 12,832 Franc | + 190% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$14 (6,063 Franc) | 3,833 Franc | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (3,346 Franc) | 3,086 Franc | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (4,092 Franc) | 2,032 Franc | + 101% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.83 (2,155 Franc) | 1,057 Franc | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.54 (2,026 Franc) | 1,010 Franc | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$38 (17,047 Franc) | 6,885 Franc | + 148% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 75% more expensive than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Toronto | Douala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$72 (32,085 Franc) | 13,450 Franc | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (13,591 Franc) | 13,790 Franc | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$253 (112,749 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 182% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 (61,044 Franc) | 41,512 Franc | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (7,629 Franc) | 4,699 Franc | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (2,731 Franc) | 1,109 Franc | + 146% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (4,198 Franc) | 1,120 Franc | + 275% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (336,767 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (156 Franc) | 81 Franc | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$92 (40,977 Franc) | 21,925 Franc | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (6,855 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | + 566% | |
TOTAL | + 122% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 769 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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