Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (NZ$21) | NZ$19 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (NZ$13) | NZ$11 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (NZ$2.95) | NZ$1.92 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.06 (NZ$4.61) | NZ$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.28 (NZ$4.86) | NZ$4.83 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (NZ$12) | NZ$9 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (NZ$4.34) | NZ$3.93 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$3.71 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.81 (NZ$3.19) | NZ$4.19 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (NZ$20) | NZ$19 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (NZ$2.69) | NZ$3.00 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (NZ$2.48) | NZ$2.80 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (NZ$3,207) | NZ$1,742 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (NZ$2,587) | NZ$1,441 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (NZ$181) | NZ$248 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (NZ$2,433) | NZ$1,281 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (NZ$1,922) | NZ$1,046 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (NZ$118) | NZ$222 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (NZ$57) | NZ$68 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (NZ$412) | NZ$676 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (NZ$237) | NZ$244 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (NZ$11) | NZ$10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (NZ$28) | NZ$20 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (NZ$97) | NZ$112 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (NZ$67) | NZ$54 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (NZ$136) | NZ$143 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (NZ$166) | NZ$154 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (NZ$27,930) | NZ$35,100 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (NZ$1.25) | NZ$2.11 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (NZ$173) | NZ$80 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (NZ$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (NZ$20) | NZ$22 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (NZ$84) | NZ$40 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$10 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.25 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (NZ$3.26) | NZ$2.28 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (NZ$3.69) | NZ$3.03 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (NZ$32) | NZ$27 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (NZ$60) | NZ$41 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (NZ$35) | NZ$29 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (NZ$309) | NZ$65 | + 375% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (NZ$110) | NZ$90 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (NZ$17) | NZ$13 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (NZ$5.83) | NZ$4.91 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (NZ$684) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (NZ$0.44) | NZ$1.32 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (NZ$75) | NZ$67 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (NZ$15) | NZ$25 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,469 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Whangarei (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$5,821 (C$5,128) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$4,800 in Whangarei.
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