Cost of living in Canada compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.20 (AU$3.51) | AU$2.03 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.71 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.61 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 (AU$5.77) | AU$5.13 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.06 (AU$4.46) | AU$3.82 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.89 (AU$4.27) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (AU$24) | AU$21 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.32 (AU$3.65) | AU$3.95 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.68 (AU$2.95) | AU$2.90 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,862 (AU$3,142) | AU$4,165 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,408 (AU$2,644) | AU$2,882 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$243 (AU$266) | AU$326 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,059 (AU$2,260) | AU$2,685 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,630 (AU$1,789) | AU$2,025 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$121 (AU$133) | AU$223 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (AU$77) | AU$70 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$366 (AU$402) | AU$673 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (AU$211) | AU$270 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (AU$34) | AU$43 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$86 (AU$94) | AU$123 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$62 (AU$68) | AU$94 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$139 (AU$153) | AU$169 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$163 (AU$179) | AU$187 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,441 (AU$35,615) | AU$39,588 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (AU$1.80) | AU$1.97 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$113 (AU$124) | AU$167 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 26% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (AU$30) | AU$23 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$116 (AU$127) | AU$86 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$5.40 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.92 (AU$4.31) | AU$4.39 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.89 (AU$4.27) | AU$4.31 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (AU$35) | AU$39 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Canada | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (AU$81) | AU$75 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (AU$36) | AU$46 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$169 (AU$186) | AU$257 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$139 (AU$152) | AU$127 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.62 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$732 (AU$803) | AU$943 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.51 (AU$0.56) | AU$0.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (AU$64) | AU$89 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (AU$20) | AU$46 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 13% cheaper than in Australia
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