Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 4.6% lower than in Australia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 3.5% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 0.9% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 0.4% higher than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 4.5% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 18.6% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.56 $ (25.00 A$) |
17.34 $ (25.00 C$) |
+11.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
74.69 $ (120.00 A$) |
69.37 $ (100.00 C$) |
-7.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
9.34 $ (15.00 A$) |
10.41 $ (15.00 C$) |
+11.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
6.85 $ (11.00 A$) |
5.55 $ (8.00 C$) |
-18.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.85 $ (11.00 A$) |
5.55 $ (8.00 C$) |
-18.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.32 $ (5.33 A$) |
3.60 $ (5.20 C$) |
+8.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.54 $ (4.08 A$) |
2.02 $ (2.91 C$) |
-20.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.08 $ (3.35 A$) |
1.64 $ (2.36 C$) |
-21.4 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.61 $ (9.02 A$) |
8.02 $ (11.56 C$) |
+42.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.13 $ (3.41 A$) |
2.32 $ (3.35 C$) |
+9.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.92 $ (1.48 A$) |
1.57 $ (2.27 C$) |
+70.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.00 $ (6.43 A$) |
3.33 $ (4.81 C$) |
-16.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.99 $ (6.41 A$) |
4.95 $ (7.14 C$) |
+24.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.69 $ (5.93 A$) |
5.29 $ (7.62 C$) |
+43.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.07 $ (9.75 A$) |
6.40 $ (9.23 C$) |
+5.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.38 $ (2.21 A$) |
1.80 $ (2.59 C$) |
+30.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.18 $ (1.90 A$) |
0.62 $ (0.89 C$) |
-47.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.28 $ (2.06 A$) |
1.65 $ (2.38 C$) |
+28.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.88 $ (3.01 A$) |
1.79 $ (2.59 C$) |
-4.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (1.71 A$) |
1.16 $ (1.67 C$) |
+8.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.93 $ (1.49 A$) |
1.15 $ (1.66 C$) |
+24.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.13 $ (3.42 A$) |
2.44 $ (3.51 C$) |
+14.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.53 $ (2.46 A$) |
1.72 $ (2.48 C$) |
+12.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.45 $ (20.00 A$) |
12.49 $ (18.00 C$) |
+0.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.50 $ (7.23 A$) |
2.81 $ (4.05 C$) |
-37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.99 $ (8.02 A$) |
3.16 $ (4.56 C$) |
-36.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
28.01 $ (45.00 A$) |
13.87 $ (20.00 C$) |
-50.5 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.80 $ (4.50 A$) |
2.43 $ (3.50 C$) |
-13.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
104.57 $ (168.00 A$) |
72.77 $ (104.90 C$) |
-30.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.42 $ (5.50 A$) |
3.12 $ (4.50 C$) |
-8.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.88 $ (4.63 A$) |
2.43 $ (3.51 C$) |
-15.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
37.35 $ (60.00 A$) |
27.05 $ (39.00 C$) |
-27.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.38 $ (7.04 A$) |
4.20 $ (6.05 C$) |
-4.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,650.58 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
23,569.81 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-14.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,473.54 $ (34,499.07 A$) |
19,381.26 $ (27,939.83 C$) |
-9.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
186.09 $ (298.98 A$) |
140.94 $ (203.17 C$) |
-24.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
25.58 $ (41.10 A$) |
43.63 $ (62.89 C$) |
+70.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
51.46 $ (82.68 A$) |
58.97 $ (85.02 C$) |
+14.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
47.12 $ (75.70 A$) |
40.34 $ (58.16 C$) |
-14.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.54 $ (26.58 A$) |
16.55 $ (23.85 C$) |
+0.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
13.69 $ (22.00 A$) |
10.41 $ (15.00 C$) |
-24.0 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,534.86 $ (2,465.88 A$) |
790.35 $ (1,139.35 C$) |
-48.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
12,430.73 $ (19,971.02 A$) |
12,160.40 $ (17,530.31 C$) |
-2.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
72.02 $ (115.71 A$) |
53.99 $ (77.83 C$) |
-25.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
50.62 $ (81.33 A$) |
39.07 $ (56.32 C$) |
-22.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
100.04 $ (160.72 A$) |
84.83 $ (122.29 C$) |
-15.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
110.07 $ (176.83 A$) |
103.78 $ (149.61 C$) |
-5.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,365.87 $ (2,194.39 A$) |
1,295.74 $ (1,867.93 C$) |
-5.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,093.98 $ (1,757.56 A$) |
1,144.42 $ (1,649.78 C$) |
+4.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,238.39 $ (3,596.16 A$) |
2,069.68 $ (2,983.62 C$) |
-7.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,645.27 $ (2,643.26 A$) |
1,779.56 $ (2,565.39 C$) |
+8.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
611.26 $ (982.04 A$) |
632.59 $ (911.93 C$) |
+3.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
448.45 $ (720.48 A$) |
435.39 $ (627.65 C$) |
-2.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,502.18 $ (5,626.54 A$) |
2,752.15 $ (3,967.47 C$) |
-21.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.39 | 6.67 | +4.3 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 2064 | 5490 |
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