Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs El Aaiún, Western Sahara
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (132 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (79 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (51 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (19 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.10 (29 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.16 (30 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (76 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (27 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (19 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (20 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (127 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (17 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (16 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (20,189 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (16,283 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (1,141 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (15,319 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (12,099 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (741 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (361 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (2,594 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (1,495 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (69 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (175 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (608 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (419 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (855 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (1,042 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (175,817 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (8 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (1,090 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (163 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (77 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (128 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (528 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (52 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (39 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (41 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (21 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (23 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (204 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in El Aaiún (Western Sahara) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (380 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (222 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (1,944 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (691 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (105 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (37 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (50 Dirham) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (4,307 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (2.81 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (475 Dirham) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (93 Dirham) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 67,291 Dirham (C$9,418) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 65,000 Dirham in El Aaiún.
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