Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$5.97 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.28 (AU$2.29) | AU$1.48 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (AU$3.89) | AU$5.39 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.84 (AU$4.85) | AU$4.98 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.96 (AU$3.97) | AU$4.61 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (AU$2.55) | AU$3.20 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.14 (AU$3.14) | AU$5.52 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 (AU$2.29) | AU$2.91 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.00 (AU$2.01) | AU$2.47 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,090 (AU$2,094) | AU$3,157 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,587 (AU$1,590) | AU$2,168 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$170 (AU$170) | AU$291 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,611 (AU$1,614) | AU$1,971 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,119 (AU$1,121) | AU$1,506 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$110 (AU$111) | AU$177 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (AU$53) | AU$59 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$365 (AU$365) | AU$494 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$165 (AU$165) | AU$245 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (AU$23) | AU$31 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (AU$73) | AU$101 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (AU$48) | AU$66 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (AU$110) | AU$137 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$142 (AU$142) | AU$140 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,258 (AU$25,307) | AU$28,154 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (AU$1.11) | AU$1.37 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (AU$111) | AU$159 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (AU$17) | AU$17 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (AU$82) | AU$67 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.96 (AU$4.97) | AU$4.67 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.52 (AU$5.53) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.17 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.38 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.65 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.51 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (AU$25) | AU$28 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (AU$54) | AU$55 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$152 (AU$153) | AU$227 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (AU$98) | AU$91 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.93 (AU$4.94) | AU$4.50 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$565 (AU$566) | AU$663 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.52 (AU$0.52) | AU$0.51 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (AU$57) | AU$70 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (AU$15) | AU$35 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,295 prices entered by 1,595 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 20% cheaper than in Australia
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