Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 7.1% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 6.3% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 4.3% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 1.7% lower than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 9.4% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 14.9% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (22.96 C$) |
27.22 A$ (25.00 C$) |
+8.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 A$ (110.20 C$) |
108.89 A$ (100.00 C$) |
-9.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 A$ (13.78 C$) |
16.33 A$ (15.00 C$) |
+8.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 A$ (9.18 C$) |
8.71 A$ (8.00 C$) |
-12.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.00 A$ (10.10 C$) |
8.71 A$ (8.00 C$) |
-20.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.47 A$ (5.02 C$) |
5.70 A$ (5.23 C$) |
+4.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.05 A$ (3.72 C$) |
3.14 A$ (2.88 C$) |
-22.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.32 A$ (3.05 C$) |
2.55 A$ (2.34 C$) |
-23.2 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.46 A$ (2.26 C$) |
3.36 A$ (3.09 C$) |
+37.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.49 A$ (3.20 C$) |
3.63 A$ (3.33 C$) |
+4.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.44 A$ (1.32 C$) |
2.53 A$ (2.32 C$) |
+75.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
7.00 A$ (6.43 C$) |
5.27 A$ (4.84 C$) |
-24.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.24 A$ (5.73 C$) |
7.64 A$ (7.01 C$) |
+22.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.89 A$ (5.41 C$) |
8.23 A$ (7.56 C$) |
+39.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.65 A$ (8.86 C$) |
10.30 A$ (9.46 C$) |
+6.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.27 A$ (2.08 C$) |
2.83 A$ (2.60 C$) |
+25.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.93 A$ (1.78 C$) |
0.99 A$ (0.91 C$) |
-48.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.07 A$ (1.90 C$) |
2.65 A$ (2.43 C$) |
+28.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.11 A$ (2.86 C$) |
2.78 A$ (2.55 C$) |
-10.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.77 A$ (1.63 C$) |
1.83 A$ (1.68 C$) |
+3.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.52 A$ (1.40 C$) |
1.79 A$ (1.64 C$) |
+17.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.49 A$ (3.20 C$) |
3.88 A$ (3.56 C$) |
+11.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.40 A$ (2.20 C$) |
2.67 A$ (2.45 C$) |
+11.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (18.37 C$) |
19.60 A$ (18.00 C$) |
-2.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.90 A$ (6.33 C$) |
4.39 A$ (4.03 C$) |
-36.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.54 A$ (6.92 C$) |
4.93 A$ (4.52 C$) |
-34.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (45.92 C$) |
21.78 A$ (20.00 C$) |
-56.4 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.50 A$ (4.13 C$) |
3.81 A$ (3.50 C$) |
-15.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
143.48 A$ (131.76 C$) |
113.52 A$ (104.25 C$) |
-20.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.65 A$ (5.19 C$) |
5.12 A$ (4.71 C$) |
-9.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.35 A$ (3.99 C$) |
3.82 A$ (3.51 C$) |
-12.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
58.40 A$ (53.63 C$) |
41.05 A$ (37.70 C$) |
-29.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.81 A$ (1.67 C$) |
1.69 A$ (1.55 C$) |
-6.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
44,423.00 A$ (40,796.38 C$) |
36,998.50 A$ (33,978.00 C$) |
-16.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
35,249.62 A$ (32,371.90 C$) |
30,611.94 A$ (28,112.83 C$) |
-13.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
270.14 A$ (248.08 C$) |
225.53 A$ (207.11 C$) |
-16.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.77 A$ (38.36 C$) |
67.11 A$ (61.64 C$) |
+60.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
82.04 A$ (75.34 C$) |
93.30 A$ (85.68 C$) |
+13.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
73.26 A$ (67.28 C$) |
64.12 A$ (58.88 C$) |
-12.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
25.33 A$ (23.26 C$) |
26.17 A$ (24.03 C$) |
+3.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 A$ (18.37 C$) |
17.15 A$ (15.75 C$) |
-14.2 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,503.26 A$ (2,298.90 C$) |
1,167.01 A$ (1,071.73 C$) |
-53.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
19,761.42 A$ (18,148.13 C$) |
19,355.39 A$ (17,775.25 C$) |
-2.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
108.31 A$ (99.47 C$) |
83.36 A$ (76.56 C$) |
-23.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
77.81 A$ (71.46 C$) |
61.52 A$ (56.50 C$) |
-20.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
155.71 A$ (143.00 C$) |
132.07 A$ (121.29 C$) |
-15.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
168.37 A$ (154.62 C$) |
158.72 A$ (145.76 C$) |
-5.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,155.37 A$ (1,979.41 C$) |
2,008.32 A$ (1,844.36 C$) |
-6.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,676.72 A$ (1,539.84 C$) |
1,748.71 A$ (1,605.95 C$) |
+4.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,567.43 A$ (3,276.19 C$) |
3,146.67 A$ (2,889.78 C$) |
-11.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,714.82 A$ (2,493.19 C$) |
2,771.57 A$ (2,545.31 C$) |
+2.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
987.25 A$ (906.65 C$) |
856.78 A$ (786.83 C$) |
-13.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
735.75 A$ (675.69 C$) |
634.58 A$ (582.78 C$) |
-13.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,485.64 A$ (5,037.81 C$) |
4,373.08 A$ (4,016.07 C$) |
-20.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.27 | 5.94 | -5.4 % |
| Last update: | 6 November 2025 | 5 November 2025 | |
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