Cost of Living Comparison Between Melbourne and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 11.1% lower than in Melbourne (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 10.3% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 8.6% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 0.0% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 18.7% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 3.5% lower than in Melbourne | |
Restaurants | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (24.13 C$) |
25.90 A$ (25.00 C$) |
+3.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 A$ (115.84 C$) |
124.31 A$ (120.00 C$) |
+3.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
16.00 A$ (15.45 C$) |
16.57 A$ (16.00 C$) |
+3.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
12.00 A$ (11.58 C$) |
9.32 A$ (9.00 C$) |
-22.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 A$ (11.58 C$) |
10.36 A$ (10.00 C$) |
-13.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.38 A$ (5.20 C$) |
5.71 A$ (5.51 C$) |
+6.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.36 A$ (4.21 C$) |
2.99 A$ (2.88 C$) |
-31.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.44 A$ (3.32 C$) |
2.55 A$ (2.46 C$) |
-26.1 % |
Markets | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.77 A$ (2.67 C$) |
3.90 A$ (3.76 C$) |
+40.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.90 A$ (3.76 C$) |
3.61 A$ (3.48 C$) |
-7.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.43 A$ (1.38 C$) |
1.96 A$ (1.89 C$) |
+36.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.51 A$ (8.21 C$) |
5.27 A$ (5.09 C$) |
-38.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.22 A$ (7.93 C$) |
8.16 A$ (7.87 C$) |
-0.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.12 A$ (5.91 C$) |
8.47 A$ (8.18 C$) |
+38.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.01 A$ (9.66 C$) |
10.32 A$ (9.96 C$) |
+3.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.45 A$ (2.37 C$) |
2.41 A$ (2.32 C$) |
-1.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.06 A$ (1.99 C$) |
0.81 A$ (0.78 C$) |
-60.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.08 A$ (2.01 C$) |
2.38 A$ (2.30 C$) |
+14.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.01 A$ (2.90 C$) |
2.42 A$ (2.33 C$) |
-19.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.99 A$ (1.92 C$) |
1.58 A$ (1.52 C$) |
-20.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.77 A$ (1.71 C$) |
1.08 A$ (1.05 C$) |
-38.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.58 A$ (3.45 C$) |
3.48 A$ (3.36 C$) |
-2.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.46 A$ (2.37 C$) |
2.58 A$ (2.49 C$) |
+4.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (19.31 C$) |
18.65 A$ (18.00 C$) |
-6.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
7.89 A$ (7.61 C$) |
3.53 A$ (3.41 C$) |
-55.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.74 A$ (7.47 C$) |
4.39 A$ (4.24 C$) |
-43.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (48.27 C$) |
20.72 A$ (20.00 C$) |
-58.6 % |
Transportation | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.50 A$ (5.31 C$) |
3.47 A$ (3.35 C$) |
-36.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
199.00 A$ (192.11 C$) |
161.60 A$ (156.00 C$) |
-18.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.10 A$ (4.92 C$) |
4.40 A$ (4.25 C$) |
-13.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.22 A$ (3.11 C$) |
2.92 A$ (2.82 C$) |
-9.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
41.64 A$ (40.20 C$) |
32.14 A$ (31.03 C$) |
-22.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.85 A$ (1.79 C$) |
1.39 A$ (1.34 C$) |
-25.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
40,990.00 A$ (39,569.86 C$) |
38,719.47 A$ (37,378.00 C$) |
-5.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
37,242.62 A$ (35,952.31 C$) |
29,707.79 A$ (28,678.53 C$) |
-20.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
308.97 A$ (298.26 C$) |
206.31 A$ (199.16 C$) |
-33.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
40.91 A$ (39.49 C$) |
54.87 A$ (52.97 C$) |
+34.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
75.43 A$ (72.82 C$) |
73.10 A$ (70.57 C$) |
-3.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
75.20 A$ (72.60 C$) |
83.37 A$ (80.48 C$) |
+10.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
28.81 A$ (27.81 C$) |
32.29 A$ (31.17 C$) |
+12.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
23.50 A$ (22.69 C$) |
18.64 A$ (17.99 C$) |
-20.7 % |
Childcare | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,313.14 A$ (3,198.35 C$) |
1,371.47 A$ (1,323.95 C$) |
-58.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
44,247.17 A$ (42,714.18 C$) |
29,448.07 A$ (28,427.81 C$) |
-33.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
109.93 A$ (106.13 C$) |
83.29 A$ (80.40 C$) |
-24.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
78.68 A$ (75.96 C$) |
63.90 A$ (61.69 C$) |
-18.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
180.00 A$ (173.76 C$) |
130.33 A$ (125.82 C$) |
-27.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
178.69 A$ (172.50 C$) |
171.47 A$ (165.53 C$) |
-4.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,492.76 A$ (2,406.39 C$) |
2,395.66 A$ (2,312.66 C$) |
-3.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,849.94 A$ (1,785.84 C$) |
2,083.86 A$ (2,011.67 C$) |
+12.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,783.76 A$ (4,618.03 C$) |
3,811.87 A$ (3,679.80 C$) |
-20.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,456.04 A$ (3,336.30 C$) |
3,210.30 A$ (3,099.07 C$) |
-7.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
981.49 A$ (947.49 C$) |
1,161.02 A$ (1,120.80 C$) |
+18.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
850.35 A$ (820.89 C$) |
903.52 A$ (872.22 C$) |
+6.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Melbourne Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,023.39 A$ (5,814.71 C$) |
5,215.61 A$ (5,034.91 C$) |
-13.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.59 | 4.52 | -19.2 % |
| Last update: | 13 March 2026 | 13 March 2026 | |
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