Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 149% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Toronto | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (1,151 ден) | 645 ден | + 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (535 ден) | 313 ден | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (384 ден) | 208 ден | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.82 (163 ден) | 73 ден | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (223 ден) | 121 ден | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (198 ден) | 77 ден | + 157% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (431 ден) | 235 ден | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (180 ден) | 45 ден | + 297% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (142 ден) | 46 ден | + 207% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.08 (131 ден) | 55 ден | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (738 ден) | 419 ден | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.89 (123 ден) | 81 ден | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (134 ден) | 38 ден | + 248% | |
Housing | + 284% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 284% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Toronto | Skopje | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,669 (156,333 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 404% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,975 (126,772 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 512% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$140 (5,944 ден) | 7,375 ден | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,341 (99,742 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 421% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,913 (81,490 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 461% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (5,279 ден) | 4,640 ден | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (2,837 ден) | 947 ден | + 200% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$430 (18,312 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (6,432 ден) | 5,432 ден | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (642 ден) | 406 ден | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (1,196 ден) | 351 ден | + 240% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (3,290 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (2,203 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$127 (5,398 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$144 (6,123 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 143% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 143% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,630 (1,262,379 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.78 (76 ден) | 73 ден | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$154 (6,568 ден) | 1,603 ден | + 310% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (910 ден) | 386 ден | + 135% | |
Personal Care | + 165% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 165% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Toronto | Skopje | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$14 (596 ден) | 213 ден | + 179% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (1,328 ден) | 251 ден | + 429% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (3,222 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 197% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (418 ден) | 163 ден | + 157% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (282 ден) | 178 ден | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (256 ден) | 193 ден | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.22 (180 ден) | 44 ден | + 309% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.48 (148 ден) | 86 ден | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$37 (1,557 ден) | 250 ден | + 523% | |
Entertainment | + 113% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 113% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Toronto | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (2,839 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (1,300 ден) | 614 ден | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (8,174 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 622% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (5,175 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 226% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (744 ден) | 289 ден | + 157% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (216 ден) | 91 ден | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (316 ден) | 123 ден | + 157% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$807 (34,378 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (18 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 252% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (2,775 ден) | 2,986 ден | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (705 ден) | 139 ден | + 407% | |
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TOTAL | + 149% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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