Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| London | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (C$27) | C$25 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (C$13) | C$15 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.92 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.11 (C$1.99) | C$4.25 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.67 (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.41 (C$4.33) | C$5.71 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.14 (C$9) | C$13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.12 (C$3.82) | C$5.52 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (C$1.47) | C$4.61 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.96 (C$3.53) | C$3.19 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (C$17) | C$21 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.33 (C$4.19) | C$3.55 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.09 (C$1.96) | C$2.73 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 64% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| London | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,398 (C$7,914) | C$3,694 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,185 (C$5,733) | C$3,083 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (C$329) | C$210 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,484 (C$4,471) | C$2,742 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,771 (C$3,187) | C$2,243 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £140 (C$252) | C$138 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (C$51) | C$64 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £275 (C$495) | C$488 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £96 (C$172) | C$172 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.05 (C$9) | C$15 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (C$25) | C$30 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £76 (C$137) | C$70 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (C$65) | C$56 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £86 (C$155) | C$156 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £100 (C$179) | C$205 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 89% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,895 (C$53,801) | C$33,085 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (C$2.57) | C$1.51 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (C$319) | C$164 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £24 (C$42) | C$25 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.53 (C$4.55) | C$16 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (C$15) | C$39 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £107 (C$193) | C$94 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.37 (C$8) | C$13 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.12 (C$3.82) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.40 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.20 (C$3.96) | C$4.56 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (C$3.27) | C$5.11 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| London | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (C$69) | C$81 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £27 (C$48) | C$35 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £111 (C$199) | C$315 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £78 (C$140) | C$162 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (C$21) | C$17 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.55 (C$6) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £436 (C$784) | C$671 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (C$0.28) | C$0.34 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £48 (C$87) | C$75 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (C$28) | C$17 | + 66% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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