Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Enugu, Nigeria
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| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 159% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (5,641 ₦) | 1,152 ₦ | + 390% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (3,361 ₦) | 1,315 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (2,151 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (790 ₦) | 514 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.10 (1,247 ₦) | 499 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.16 (1,266 ₦) | 578 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (3,238 ₦) | 3,533 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (1,162 ₦) | 783 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (830 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (853 ₦) | 280 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (5,388 ₦) | 1,723 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (720 ₦) | 276 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (665 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 57% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (859,675 ₦) | 481,203 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (693,326 ₦) | 666,014 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (48,571 ₦) | 11,802 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (652,280 ₦) | 525,817 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (515,187 ₦) | 300,652 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (31,568 ₦) | 11,522 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (15,391 ₦) | 5,744 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (110,464 ₦) | 89,921 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (63,637 ₦) | 30,275 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (2,942 ₦) | 697 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (7,438 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 186% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (25,880 ₦) | 4,186 ₦ | + 518% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (17,846 ₦) | 7,917 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (36,386 ₦) | 8,477 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (44,366 ₦) | 16,375 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 319% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 319% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (7,486,374 ₦) | 2,000,000 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (337 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (46,396 ₦) | 8,337 ₦ | + 457% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (6,947 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 139% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (3,284 ₦) | 1,086 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (5,433 ₦) | 2,484 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (22,475 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (2,213 ₦) | 1,897 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (1,663 ₦) | 680 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (1,741 ₦) | 941 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (875 ₦) | 230 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (989 ₦) | 302 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (8,689 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 99% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (16,193 ₦) | 2,604 ₦ | + 522% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (9,458 ₦) | 2,667 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (82,788 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (29,429 ₦) | 20,500 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (4,482 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (1,563 ₦) | 300 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (2,146 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 485% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (183,386 ₦) | 200,000 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (120 ₦) | 100 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (20,220 ₦) | 6,467 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (3,959 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 1031% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,424 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 127% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 3,062,300 ₦ (C$10,065) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,350,000 ₦ in Enugu.
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