Cost of living in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (C$27) | C$25 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (C$17) | C$15 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.41 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (C$1.38) | C$4.25 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.26 (C$5.95) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.75 (C$7) | C$5.71 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$9) | C$13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.22 (C$5.89) | C$5.39 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.10 (C$2.93) | C$4.61 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (C$11) | C$3.19 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $24 (C$33) | C$21 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.80 (C$3.91) | C$3.48 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.25 (C$4.54) | C$2.73 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,098 (C$4,328) | C$3,740 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,363 (C$3,301) | C$3,083 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (C$245) | C$210 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,080 (C$2,906) | C$2,795 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,626 (C$2,272) | C$2,243 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $100 (C$140) | C$138 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (C$88) | C$64 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $267 (C$373) | C$488 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $171 (C$239) | C$172 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$15) | C$15 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (C$58) | C$30 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (C$102) | C$70 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (C$60) | C$56 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $124 (C$173) | C$163 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $176 (C$245) | C$205 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,950 (C$41,838) | C$33,085 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (C$1.22) | C$1.50 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (C$181) | C$164 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$33) | C$25 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $144 (C$202) | C$94 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$13 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.67 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (C$5.16) | C$4.56 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (C$3.52) | C$5.11 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (C$83) | C$82 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 (C$48) | C$36 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $292 (C$408) | C$289 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $150 (C$209) | C$162 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$22) | C$16 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.34 (C$7) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $401 (C$561) | C$618 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (C$0.38) | C$0.34 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (C$106) | C$75 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$14) | C$17 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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