Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 2.4% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 1.6% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 0.7% higher than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 2.2% higher than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 3.9% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 18.5% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.97 $ (25.00 A$) |
18.06 $ (25.00 C$) |
+13.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
76.66 $ (120.00 A$) |
72.25 $ (100.00 C$) |
-5.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
9.58 $ (15.00 A$) |
10.84 $ (15.00 C$) |
+13.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
6.39 $ (10.00 A$) |
5.78 $ (8.00 C$) |
-9.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
7.03 $ (11.00 A$) |
5.78 $ (8.00 C$) |
-17.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.42 $ (5.36 A$) |
3.75 $ (5.19 C$) |
+9.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.59 $ (4.06 A$) |
2.09 $ (2.89 C$) |
-19.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.13 $ (3.33 A$) |
1.69 $ (2.34 C$) |
-20.6 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.71 $ (8.93 A$) |
8.45 $ (11.69 C$) |
+48.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.18 $ (3.42 A$) |
2.43 $ (3.37 C$) |
+11.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.92 $ (1.45 A$) |
1.66 $ (2.30 C$) |
+79.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.21 $ (6.59 A$) |
3.49 $ (4.83 C$) |
-17.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.01 $ (6.28 A$) |
5.11 $ (7.07 C$) |
+27.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.78 $ (5.91 A$) |
5.50 $ (7.61 C$) |
+45.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.22 $ (9.73 A$) |
6.72 $ (9.31 C$) |
+8.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.42 $ (2.22 A$) |
1.89 $ (2.61 C$) |
+32.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.22 $ (1.92 A$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
-46.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.30 $ (2.03 A$) |
1.73 $ (2.40 C$) |
+33.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.90 $ (2.98 A$) |
1.87 $ (2.59 C$) |
-1.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
1.21 $ (1.68 C$) |
+10.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.96 $ (1.50 A$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
+26.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.16 $ (3.39 A$) |
2.54 $ (3.51 C$) |
+17.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.48 $ (2.32 A$) |
1.81 $ (2.50 C$) |
+22.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.78 $ (20.00 A$) |
13.00 $ (18.00 C$) |
+1.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.39 $ (6.88 A$) |
2.95 $ (4.09 C$) |
-32.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.84 $ (7.57 A$) |
3.30 $ (4.57 C$) |
-31.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
30.67 $ (48.00 A$) |
14.45 $ (20.00 C$) |
-52.9 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.94 $ (4.60 A$) |
2.53 $ (3.50 C$) |
-14.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
95.83 $ (150.00 A$) |
75.86 $ (105.00 C$) |
-20.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.83 $ (6.00 A$) |
3.31 $ (4.57 C$) |
-13.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.78 $ (4.35 A$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
-8.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
37.05 $ (58.00 A$) |
28.13 $ (38.93 C$) |
-24.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.43 $ (6.94 A$) |
4.39 $ (6.08 C$) |
-0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,380.26 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
24,548.17 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-13.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,318.24 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
20,257.98 $ (28,039.80 C$) |
-9.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
172.63 $ (270.21 A$) |
148.17 $ (205.09 C$) |
-14.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
26.39 $ (41.31 A$) |
45.31 $ (62.71 C$) |
+71.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
51.99 $ (81.37 A$) |
61.25 $ (84.78 C$) |
+17.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
46.79 $ (73.24 A$) |
42.57 $ (58.93 C$) |
-9.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.49 $ (25.81 A$) |
17.61 $ (24.37 C$) |
+6.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
14.06 $ (22.00 A$) |
11.38 $ (15.75 C$) |
-19.0 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,553.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
805.45 $ (1,114.85 C$) |
-48.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
12,242.30 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
11,957.81 $ (16,551.23 C$) |
-2.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
70.57 $ (110.45 A$) |
55.36 $ (76.63 C$) |
-21.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
50.21 $ (78.59 A$) |
41.03 $ (56.80 C$) |
-18.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
100.40 $ (157.16 A$) |
87.74 $ (121.45 C$) |
-12.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
108.73 $ (170.19 A$) |
106.93 $ (148.00 C$) |
-1.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,365.95 $ (2,138.10 A$) |
1,331.45 $ (1,842.91 C$) |
-2.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,079.16 $ (1,689.18 A$) |
1,186.40 $ (1,642.14 C$) |
+9.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,300.81 $ (3,601.41 A$) |
2,128.87 $ (2,946.65 C$) |
-7.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,701.08 $ (2,662.67 A$) |
1,843.32 $ (2,551.41 C$) |
+8.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
619.55 $ (969.77 A$) |
620.71 $ (859.14 C$) |
+0.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
464.63 $ (727.28 A$) |
433.42 $ (599.91 C$) |
-6.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,541.75 $ (5,543.82 A$) |
2,841.74 $ (3,933.35 C$) |
-19.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.36 | 6.36 | +0.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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