Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (AU$27) | AU$24 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (AU$15) | AU$15 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.00 (AU$3.44) | AU$1.93 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.66 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.19 (AU$5.94) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.01 (AU$5.74) | AU$5.05 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.05 (AU$3.49) | AU$3.66 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.60 (AU$4.12) | AU$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (AU$21) | AU$21 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.11 (AU$3.56) | AU$3.69 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.93 (AU$3.36) | AU$2.92 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,731 (AU$3,126) | AU$3,681 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,117 (AU$2,424) | AU$2,613 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$221 (AU$253) | AU$219 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,778 (AU$2,035) | AU$2,402 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,401 (AU$1,603) | AU$1,879 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$127 (AU$145) | AU$163 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (AU$83) | AU$79 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$441 (AU$505) | AU$535 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$208 (AU$239) | AU$248 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (AU$33) | AU$42 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (AU$91) | AU$128 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (AU$65) | AU$86 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (AU$140) | AU$186 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (AU$171) | AU$214 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,830 (AU$35,291) | AU$36,303 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.68 (AU$1.92) | AU$1.98 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (AU$121) | AU$166 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 40% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (AU$33) | AU$24 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (AU$131) | AU$83 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$5.08 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.94 (AU$5.65) | AU$4.15 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.43 (AU$3.93) | AU$4.68 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (AU$36) | AU$33 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (AU$74) | AU$65 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (AU$36) | AU$43 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$170 (AU$194) | AU$292 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (AU$129) | AU$129 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.36 (AU$6) | AU$5.37 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (AU$865) | AU$883 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (AU$0.49) | AU$0.50 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (AU$72) | AU$75 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (AU$19) | AU$41 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,002 prices entered by 1,167 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 9% cheaper than in Australia
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