Cost of living in Canada compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (€17) | €16 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (€7) | €5.37 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.03 (€2.03) | €1.39 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.63 (€3.78) | €5.80 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.83 (€3.91) | €4.57 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 (€3.52) | €2.43 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.94 (€2.64) | €2.86 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.05 (€2.72) | €1.27 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (€15) | €12 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.34 (€2.24) | €3.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.60 (€1.74) | €2.42 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 28% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,799 (€1,879) | €1,555 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,369 (€1,590) | €1,154 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$261 (€175) | €246 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,122 (€1,425) | €998 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,660 (€1,115) | €721 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (€88) | €111 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (€47) | €24 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 (€279) | €482 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$201 (€135) | €114 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (€12) | €14 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (€21) | €19 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 25% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$92 (€62) | €97 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$64 (€43) | €46 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$134 (€90) | €122 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$162 (€109) | €212 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 17% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$34,739 (€23,324) | €40,436 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (€1.10) | €1.55 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (€71) | €42 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 8% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€8) | €14 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (€22) | €13 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$160 (€107) | €152 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €5.00 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (€5.29) | €4.03 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (€4.73) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.46 (€3.00) | €2.01 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.53 (€2.37) | €3.33 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$34 (€23) | €35 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 26% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Canada | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$75 (€50) | €47 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$35 (€23) | €22 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$158 (€106) | €270 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 (€92) | €63 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (€10) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.68 (€3.81) | €4.99 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (€5.48) | €5.33 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$679 (€456) | €689 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.60 (€0.41) | €0.10 | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (€38) | €46 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (€13) | €6 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 12% more expensive than in Austria
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