Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Wonju, South Korea
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (₩16,602) | ₩9,500 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (₩9,890) | ₩5,655 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₩6,329) | ₩4,250 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (₩2,326) | ₩2,200 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.08 (₩3,655) | ₩3,350 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.29 (₩3,837) | ₩4,500 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (₩9,529) | ₩11,600 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (₩3,421) | ₩9,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.73 (₩2,441) | ₩7,000 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (₩2,509) | ₩1,850 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₩15,858) | ₩27,000 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.37 (₩2,119) | ₩2,450 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (₩1,956) | ₩2,350 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,826 (₩2,530,020) | ₩800,000 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,279 (₩2,040,456) | ₩500,000 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$160 (₩142,946) | ₩275,000 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,144 (₩1,919,658) | ₩700,000 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,693 (₩1,516,194) | ₩461,905 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$104 (₩92,903) | ₩225,000 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (₩45,295) | ₩31,196 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (₩325,095) | ₩600,000 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$209 (₩187,284) | ₩80,000 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (₩8,657) | ₩9,500 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (₩21,891) | ₩10,000 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 68% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (₩76,166) | ₩80,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (₩52,521) | ₩250,000 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (₩107,084) | ₩105,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (₩130,570) | ₩120,000 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 173% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 173% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,606 (₩22,032,379) | ₩19,000,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (₩991) | ₩1,650 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$152 (₩136,545) | ₩18,000 | + 659% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (₩20,446) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (₩9,665) | ₩2,300 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (₩15,988) | ₩4,000 | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (₩66,145) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (₩6,513) | ₩6,000 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.46 (₩4,893) | ₩4,000 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.72 (₩5,122) | ₩4,500 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (₩2,575) | ₩4,000 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.25 (₩2,910) | ₩2,000 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (₩25,572) | ₩63,000 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (₩47,656) | ₩32,500 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (₩27,834) | ₩12,000 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$272 (₩243,644) | ₩125,000 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (₩86,610) | ₩87,500 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (₩13,190) | ₩10,000 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.14 (₩4,600) | ₩4,750 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₩6,314) | ₩3,250 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$603 (₩539,706) | ₩1,000,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (₩353) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (₩59,509) | ₩58,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (₩11,653) | ₩3,600 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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