Cost of living in Toronto, Canada

Summary of cost of living in Toronto

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: C$7,620
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: C$4,425
  • Toronto is the most expensive city in Canada (1 out of 8)
  • Cost of living in Toronto is more expensive than in 64% of cities in N. America (16 out of 42)
  • Cost of living in Toronto is more expensive than in 87% of cities in the World (27 out of 200)
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List of prices in Toronto
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district C$26
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) C$13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast C$9
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk C$4.34
12 eggs, large C$6.00
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes C$5.15
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese C$13
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples C$4.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes C$3.14
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket C$3.23
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality C$19
2 liters of coca-cola C$3.44
Bread for 2 people for 1 day C$3.00
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area C$3,645
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area C$2,858
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat C$181
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area C$2,506
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area C$1,986
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio C$138
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) C$55
40” flat screen tv C$595
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) C$205
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) C$12
Hourly rate for cleaning help C$28
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) C$68
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) C$58
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) C$132
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes C$159
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new C$36,713
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas C$1.63
Monthly ticket public transport C$149
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) C$28
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) C$19
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) C$52
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) C$154
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) C$12
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) C$8
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) C$10
4 rolls of toilet paper C$4.83
Tube of toothpaste C$5.50
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city C$37
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub C$69
2 tickets to the movies C$31
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) C$368
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert C$136
1 cocktail drink in downtown club C$17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city C$6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) C$9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb C$654
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) C$0.35
1 month of gym membership in business district C$71
1 package of marlboro cigarettes C$17
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 841 prices entered by 133 different people.
Latest price update: December 08, 2023

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Toronto position in our World Ranking

the world
27th
out of 200
n. america
16th
out of 42
canada
1st
out of 8

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