Cost of Living Comparison Between Melbourne and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 1.4% lower than in Melbourne (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 8.5% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 29.0% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 7.7% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 3.5% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 24.3% lower than in Melbourne | |
Restaurants | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (22.78 C$) |
27.43 A$ (25.00 C$) |
+9.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
120.00 A$ (109.35 C$) |
131.69 A$ (120.00 C$) |
+9.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 A$ (13.67 C$) |
16.46 A$ (15.00 C$) |
+9.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 A$ (9.11 C$) |
8.78 A$ (8.00 C$) |
-12.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.00 A$ (9.11 C$) |
10.97 A$ (10.00 C$) |
+9.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.16 A$ (4.70 C$) |
5.95 A$ (5.42 C$) |
+15.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.97 A$ (3.62 C$) |
3.13 A$ (2.85 C$) |
-21.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.57 A$ (3.26 C$) |
2.41 A$ (2.19 C$) |
-32.7 % |
Markets | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
8.00 A$ (7.29 C$) |
17.05 A$ (15.54 C$) |
+113.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.52 A$ (3.21 C$) |
3.79 A$ (3.45 C$) |
+7.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.50 A$ (1.37 C$) |
2.30 A$ (2.10 C$) |
+53.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
5.72 A$ (5.22 C$) |
5.11 A$ (4.66 C$) |
-10.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.59 A$ (6.00 C$) |
7.77 A$ (7.08 C$) |
+17.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.93 A$ (5.41 C$) |
8.30 A$ (7.57 C$) |
+39.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
8.70 A$ (7.92 C$) |
9.22 A$ (8.40 C$) |
+6.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.02 A$ (1.84 C$) |
2.58 A$ (2.35 C$) |
+27.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.73 A$ (1.58 C$) |
1.02 A$ (0.93 C$) |
-41.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.75 A$ (1.60 C$) |
2.60 A$ (2.37 C$) |
+48.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.51 A$ (2.29 C$) |
2.48 A$ (2.26 C$) |
-1.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.51 A$ (1.38 C$) |
1.74 A$ (1.58 C$) |
+14.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.46 A$ (1.33 C$) |
1.87 A$ (1.70 C$) |
+27.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.27 A$ (2.98 C$) |
3.36 A$ (3.06 C$) |
+2.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.15 A$ (1.96 C$) |
2.59 A$ (2.36 C$) |
+20.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.25 A$ (16.63 C$) |
19.75 A$ (18.00 C$) |
+8.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
7.02 A$ (6.40 C$) |
3.73 A$ (3.40 C$) |
-46.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
8.36 A$ (7.62 C$) |
4.04 A$ (3.68 C$) |
-51.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
45.00 A$ (41.01 C$) |
21.95 A$ (20.00 C$) |
-51.2 % |
Transportation | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.30 A$ (4.83 C$) |
3.68 A$ (3.35 C$) |
-30.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
185.40 A$ (168.95 C$) |
171.19 A$ (156.00 C$) |
-7.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.50 A$ (5.01 C$) |
5.49 A$ (5.00 C$) |
-0.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 A$ (4.40 C$) |
3.09 A$ (2.82 C$) |
-36.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
44.74 A$ (40.77 C$) |
36.21 A$ (33.00 C$) |
-19.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.27 A$ (6.63 C$) |
6.60 A$ (6.01 C$) |
-9.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
42,000.00 A$ (38,272.65 C$) |
37,592.17 A$ (34,256.00 C$) |
-10.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
34,042.76 A$ (31,021.59 C$) |
33,392.73 A$ (30,429.24 C$) |
-1.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
237.38 A$ (216.31 C$) |
173.63 A$ (158.22 C$) |
-26.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
39.97 A$ (36.42 C$) |
69.25 A$ (63.11 C$) |
+73.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
79.50 A$ (72.44 C$) |
79.26 A$ (72.22 C$) |
-0.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
82.32 A$ (75.01 C$) |
77.32 A$ (70.46 C$) |
-6.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
22.00 A$ (20.05 C$) |
30.26 A$ (27.58 C$) |
+37.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
22.00 A$ (20.05 C$) |
19.75 A$ (18.00 C$) |
-10.2 % |
Childcare | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,501.72 A$ (2,279.70 C$) |
1,675.62 A$ (1,526.92 C$) |
-33.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
28,987.50 A$ (26,414.96 C$) |
27,035.69 A$ (24,636.36 C$) |
-6.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
119.82 A$ (109.18 C$) |
89.12 A$ (81.21 C$) |
-25.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
78.89 A$ (71.89 C$) |
55.90 A$ (50.94 C$) |
-29.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
158.85 A$ (144.75 C$) |
151.76 A$ (138.29 C$) |
-4.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
171.31 A$ (156.10 C$) |
180.35 A$ (164.34 C$) |
+5.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,232.62 A$ (2,034.49 C$) |
2,738.94 A$ (2,495.87 C$) |
+22.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,795.54 A$ (1,636.19 C$) |
2,362.53 A$ (2,152.87 C$) |
+31.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,121.05 A$ (3,755.32 C$) |
4,860.79 A$ (4,429.41 C$) |
+18.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,666.65 A$ (2,430.00 C$) |
3,988.16 A$ (3,634.22 C$) |
+49.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
993.45 A$ (905.28 C$) |
1,418.53 A$ (1,292.64 C$) |
+42.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
796.34 A$ (725.67 C$) |
1,105.95 A$ (1,007.80 C$) |
+38.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,359.79 A$ (5,795.38 C$) |
5,221.21 A$ (4,757.84 C$) |
-17.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.34 | 6.50 | +2.5 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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