Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 163% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru)
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| Food | + 143% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 143% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Toronto | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (S/. 73) | S/. 18 | + 313% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (S/. 34) | S/. 16 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (S/. 24) | S/. 7 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.82 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.92 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (S/. 14) | S/. 8 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.68 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (S/. 27) | S/. 12 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.88 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.34 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.17 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.08 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (S/. 47) | S/. 33 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.89 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.14 (S/. 8) | S/. 2.54 | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 304% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 304% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Toronto | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,669 (S/. 9,909) | S/. 1,765 | + 462% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,975 (S/. 8,035) | S/. 973 | + 726% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$140 (S/. 377) | S/. 162 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,341 (S/. 6,322) | S/. 1,516 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,913 (S/. 5,165) | S/. 928 | + 456% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$124 (S/. 335) | S/. 172 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$67 (S/. 180) | S/. 89 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$430 (S/. 1,161) | S/. 1,222 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$151 (S/. 408) | S/. 373 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (S/. 41) | S/. 31 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (S/. 76) | S/. 13 | + 496% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Toronto | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (S/. 209) | S/. 136 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (S/. 140) | S/. 116 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$127 (S/. 342) | S/. 297 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$144 (S/. 388) | S/. 285 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 171% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Toronto | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,630 (S/. 80,014) | S/. 42,592 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.78 (S/. 4.81) | S/. 4.31 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$154 (S/. 416) | S/. 106 | + 294% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (S/. 57) | S/. 52 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
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| Toronto | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$14 (S/. 38) | S/. 10 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (S/. 84) | S/. 26 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (S/. 204) | S/. 106 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (S/. 27) | S/. 14 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (S/. 18) | S/. 11 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.22 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.28 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.48 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.72 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$37 (S/. 99) | S/. 22 | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 90% more expensive than in Trujillo (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Toronto | Trujillo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (S/. 180) | S/. 29 | + 520% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (S/. 82) | S/. 33 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (S/. 518) | S/. 83 | + 522% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (S/. 328) | S/. 79 | + 315% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (S/. 47) | S/. 18 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (S/. 14) | S/. 12 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (S/. 20) | S/. 5.83 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$807 (S/. 2,179) | S/. 2,152 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (S/. 1.12) | S/. 0.86 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (S/. 176) | S/. 214 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (S/. 45) | S/. 12 | + 262% | |
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TOTAL | + 163% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 951 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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