Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 9.4% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 31.9% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 96.3% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 31.8% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 6.3% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 17.4% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | +21.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.83 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +12.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.32 C$ | 2.88 C$ | +24.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.11 C$ | 2.24 C$ | +6.2 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.37 C$ | 15.88 C$ | +89.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.91 C$ | 3.45 C$ | +18.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 2.16 C$ | +16.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.73 C$ | 4.83 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.73 C$ | 6.84 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.80 C$ | 7.71 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 C$ | 8.73 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.61 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -6.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.89 C$ | +7.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | 1.65 C$ | +18.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.32 C$ | 1.73 C$ | +31.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.77 C$ | 3.13 C$ | -17.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.48 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.24 C$ | 19.00 C$ | +10.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.58 C$ | 3.42 C$ | -25.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.75 C$ | 3.87 C$ | -18.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.42 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +14.8 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +56.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +22.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 2.82 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.31 C$ | 6.13 C$ | +15.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,350.00 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,309.65 C$ | 30,657.50 C$ | +8.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 291.54 C$ | 168.42 C$ | -42.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 65.33 C$ | 65.47 C$ | +0.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.12 C$ | 73.39 C$ | -10.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.17 C$ | 73.61 C$ | +12.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 29.11 C$ | -3.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.50 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +9.1 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | 1,545.84 C$ | +81.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 24,963.85 C$ | +155.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.61 C$ | 81.52 C$ | +12.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.36 C$ | 50.31 C$ | +4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 106.60 C$ | 133.78 C$ | +25.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.19 C$ | 161.74 C$ | +49.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,354.18 C$ | 2,508.73 C$ | +85.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,162.42 C$ | 2,235.51 C$ | +92.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,219.58 C$ | 4,458.82 C$ | +100.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,793.85 C$ | 3,615.16 C$ | +101.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 382.73 C$ | 1,303.09 C$ | +240.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 256.73 C$ | 1,019.91 C$ | +297.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,292.94 C$ | 4,678.67 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.22 | 6.54 | +5.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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