Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Toronto | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (12,255 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (5,695 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (4,087 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.82 (1,731 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (2,377 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (2,108 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (4,587 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (1,919 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (1,515 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.08 (1,398 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (7,859 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.89 (1,312 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (1,425 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 568% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 122% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Toronto | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,669 (1,664,110 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,975 (1,349,441 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$140 (63,277 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,341 (1,061,719 Franc) | 350,722 Franc | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,913 (867,427 Franc) | 99,394 Franc | + 773% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (56,192 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (30,201 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 (194,927 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (68,466 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (6,833 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (12,729 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 52% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Toronto | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (35,017 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (23,455 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$127 (57,455 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$144 (65,177 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Toronto | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,630 (13,437,583 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.78 (808 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$154 (69,918 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (9,687 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Toronto | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$14 (6,340 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (14,135 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 293% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (34,295 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (4,452 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (3,003 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (2,728 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.22 (1,912 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.48 (1,579 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$37 (16,578 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 99% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Toronto | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (30,222 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (13,835 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (87,010 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (55,088 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (7,919 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (2,296 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (3,369 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 377% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$807 (365,946 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (188 Franc) | 83 Franc | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (29,538 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (7,500 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 934% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 897 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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