Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Toronto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (199 kr) | 101 kr | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (98 kr) | 85 kr | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (69 kr) | 58 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.77 (29 kr) | 14 kr | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.12 (40 kr) | 36 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (36 kr) | 30 kr | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (78 kr) | 49 kr | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (33 kr) | 28 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (26 kr) | 12 kr | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (25 kr) | 16 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (130 kr) | 95 kr | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.55 (20 kr) | 20 kr | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (24 kr) | 22 kr | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Toronto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,854 (29,757 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,968 (22,917 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 (1,197 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,295 (17,717 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,896 (14,634 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (957 kr) | 410 kr | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (514 kr) | 275 kr | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 (3,318 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (1,166 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (116 kr) | 67 kr | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (210 kr) | 203 kr | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Toronto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (614 kr) | 937 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (399 kr) | 400 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (961 kr) | 958 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (1,071 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Toronto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,180 (225,276 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$156 (1,202 kr) | 553 kr | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (166 kr) | 307 kr | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Toronto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (102 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (241 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (584 kr) | 207 kr | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (76 kr) | 41 kr | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (50 kr) | 31 kr | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.98 (46 kr) | 28 kr | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.75 (29 kr) | 28 kr | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.32 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (247 kr) | 274 kr | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Toronto | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 (484 kr) | 407 kr | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (237 kr) | 264 kr | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (1,481 kr) | 966 kr | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (931 kr) | 882 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$18 (136 kr) | 131 kr | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (39 kr) | 40 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (59 kr) | 70 kr | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$768 (5,928 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (3.20 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (518 kr) | 286 kr | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (124 kr) | 66 kr | + 88% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,085 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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