Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Welkom, South Africa
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| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (R 216) | R 53 | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R 129) | R 45 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R 82) | R 31 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (R 30) | R 11 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.06 (R 47) | R 26 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.28 (R 50) | R 18 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (R 124) | R 43 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (R 45) | R 22 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (R 32) | R 16 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.81 (R 33) | R 19 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (R 207) | R 74 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (R 28) | R 18 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (R 25) | R 7 | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 122% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (R 32,948) | R 7,292 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (R 26,572) | R 5,656 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (R 1,862) | R 2,024 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (R 24,999) | R 8,000 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (R 19,745) | R 6,000 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (R 1,210) | R 1,527 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (R 590) | R 658 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (R 4,234) | R 5,080 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (R 2,439) | R 1,236 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (R 113) | R 87 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (R 285) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (R 992) | R 858 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (R 684) | R 470 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (R 1,395) | R 836 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (R 1,700) | R 1,000 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (R 286,920) | R 369,348 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (R 13) | R 15 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (R 1,778) | R 586 | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (R 266) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R 126) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (R 208) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (R 861) | R 400 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (R 85) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (R 64) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (R 67) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (R 34) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (R 38) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (R 333) | R 120 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (R 621) | R 225 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (R 362) | R 147 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (R 3,173) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (R 1,128) | R 400 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (R 172) | R 39 | + 340% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (R 60) | R 18 | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R 82) | R 15 | + 448% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (R 7,028) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (R 4.56) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (R 775) | R 300 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (R 152) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,501 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 44,362 (C$3,804) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 22,000 in Welkom.
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