Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 0.7% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 1.9% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 4.6% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 4.9% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 0.8% higher than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 23.4% higher than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (29.09 A$) |
21.49 C$ (25.00 A$) |
-14.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 C$ (116.35 A$) |
103.13 C$ (120.00 A$) |
+3.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 C$ (17.45 A$) |
12.89 C$ (15.00 A$) |
-14.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.00 C$ (9.31 A$) |
8.59 C$ (10.00 A$) |
+7.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
8.00 C$ (9.31 A$) |
9.45 C$ (11.00 A$) |
+18.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.19 C$ (6.04 A$) |
4.59 C$ (5.35 A$) |
-11.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.89 C$ (3.37 A$) |
3.48 C$ (4.05 A$) |
+20.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.34 C$ (2.72 A$) |
2.86 C$ (3.33 A$) |
+22.3 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.65 C$ (13.56 A$) |
7.67 C$ (8.93 A$) |
-34.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.37 C$ (3.92 A$) |
2.93 C$ (3.41 A$) |
-13.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.29 C$ (2.67 A$) |
1.24 C$ (1.45 A$) |
-45.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.83 C$ (5.62 A$) |
5.63 C$ (6.55 A$) |
+16.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.05 C$ (8.20 A$) |
5.34 C$ (6.21 A$) |
-24.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.62 C$ (8.87 A$) |
5.07 C$ (5.89 A$) |
-33.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.30 C$ (10.82 A$) |
8.29 C$ (9.64 A$) |
-10.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.61 C$ (3.04 A$) |
1.91 C$ (2.22 A$) |
-26.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.90 C$ (1.05 A$) |
1.64 C$ (1.91 A$) |
+82.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.40 C$ (2.79 A$) |
1.74 C$ (2.02 A$) |
-27.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.58 C$ (3.01 A$) |
2.56 C$ (2.98 A$) |
-1.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.67 C$ (1.95 A$) |
1.46 C$ (1.70 A$) |
-12.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.67 C$ (1.94 A$) |
1.28 C$ (1.49 A$) |
-23.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.52 C$ (4.10 A$) |
2.89 C$ (3.36 A$) |
-17.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.49 C$ (2.90 A$) |
1.98 C$ (2.30 A$) |
-20.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (20.94 A$) |
17.19 C$ (20.00 A$) |
-4.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.09 C$ (4.76 A$) |
5.90 C$ (6.86 A$) |
+44.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.56 C$ (5.30 A$) |
6.51 C$ (7.57 A$) |
+42.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (23.27 A$) |
41.25 C$ (48.00 A$) |
+106.3 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (4.07 A$) |
3.87 C$ (4.50 A$) |
+10.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
105.00 C$ (122.17 A$) |
128.92 C$ (150.00 A$) |
+22.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.55 C$ (5.29 A$) |
5.16 C$ (6.00 A$) |
+13.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.51 C$ (4.08 A$) |
3.73 C$ (4.35 A$) |
+6.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
38.93 C$ (45.30 A$) |
49.85 C$ (58.00 A$) |
+28.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.08 C$ (7.07 A$) |
5.96 C$ (6.94 A$) |
-2.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
33,978.00 C$ (39,534.57 A$) |
38,179.36 C$ (44,423.00 A$) |
+12.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,022.71 C$ (32,605.39 A$) |
29,996.93 C$ (34,902.46 A$) |
+7.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
205.79 C$ (239.44 A$) |
231.09 C$ (268.88 A$) |
+12.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
62.80 C$ (73.07 A$) |
35.18 C$ (40.94 A$) |
-44.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
84.87 C$ (98.75 A$) |
69.92 C$ (81.36 A$) |
-17.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
58.91 C$ (68.55 A$) |
62.67 C$ (72.92 A$) |
+6.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
24.12 C$ (28.07 A$) |
21.96 C$ (25.55 A$) |
-9.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.68 C$ (18.24 A$) |
18.91 C$ (22.00 A$) |
+20.6 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,113.63 C$ (1,295.75 A$) |
2,089.85 C$ (2,431.61 A$) |
+87.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
16,632.54 C$ (19,352.54 A$) |
16,876.94 C$ (19,636.91 A$) |
+1.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
76.71 C$ (89.26 A$) |
95.18 C$ (110.74 A$) |
+24.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
56.88 C$ (66.18 A$) |
67.75 C$ (78.83 A$) |
+19.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.37 C$ (141.22 A$) |
135.02 C$ (157.10 A$) |
+11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
147.81 C$ (171.99 A$) |
145.61 C$ (169.42 A$) |
-1.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,841.83 C$ (2,143.03 A$) |
1,817.18 C$ (2,114.36 A$) |
-1.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,643.97 C$ (1,912.82 A$) |
1,443.86 C$ (1,679.98 A$) |
-12.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,951.53 C$ (3,434.21 A$) |
3,044.17 C$ (3,542.00 A$) |
+3.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,553.46 C$ (2,971.04 A$) |
2,269.38 C$ (2,640.51 A$) |
-11.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
856.21 C$ (996.23 A$) |
814.97 C$ (948.25 A$) |
-4.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
601.17 C$ (699.49 A$) |
606.47 C$ (705.65 A$) |
+0.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,929.95 C$ (4,572.63 A$) |
4,761.03 C$ (5,539.62 A$) |
+21.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.62 | 6.37 | -3.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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