Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs El Paso, Texas, United States
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($15) | $13 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($9) | $6 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.65) | $3.05 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 ($2.08) | $0.71 | + 192% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.10 ($3.28) | $2.40 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.16 ($3.33) | $2.30 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($9) | $3.93 | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 ($3.06) | $3.42 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 ($2.18) | $1.22 | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 ($2.24) | $2.67 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($14) | $15 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 ($1.89) | $1.89 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 ($1.75) | $1.87 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 63% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 ($2,259) | $1,122 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 ($1,822) | $802 | + 127% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 ($128) | $172 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 ($1,714) | $777 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 ($1,354) | $579 | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 ($83) | $133 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 ($40) | $46 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$363 ($290) | $291 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 ($167) | $105 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $9 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($20) | $9 | + 110% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 ($68) | $45 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 ($47) | $31 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 ($96) | $81 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 ($117) | $108 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 112% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 ($19,676) | $21,636 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 ($0.88) | $0.61 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 ($122) | $39 | + 213% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($18) | $15 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($9) | $5.04 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 ($14) | $21 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 ($59) | $81 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 ($5.82) | $7 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 ($4.37) | $3.22 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 ($4.57) | $4.53 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 ($2.30) | $3.57 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 ($2.60) | $1.29 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 ($23) | $18 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 34% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 ($43) | $31 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 ($25) | $18 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 ($218) | $147 | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 ($77) | $56 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($12) | $8 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 ($4.11) | $5.69 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.64) | $4.61 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 ($482) | $431 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 ($0.31) | $0.28 | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 ($53) | $23 | + 130% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 ($10) | $7 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in El Paso, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,504 (C$6,883) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,600 in El Paso, Texas.
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