Cost of Living Comparison Between Burlington and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 12.6% higher than in Burlington (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 15.3% higher than in Burlington | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 19.9% higher than in Burlington | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 29.8% higher than in Burlington | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 12.7% higher than in Burlington | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 26.1% lower than in Burlington | |
Restaurants | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.50 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +22.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.25 C$ | 8.50 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.50 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.50 C$ | 5.45 C$ | +21.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 C$ | 2.87 C$ | +12.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 C$ | 2.25 C$ | +12.6 % |
Markets | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.69 C$ | 16.07 C$ | +50.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.48 C$ | 3.43 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.83 C$ | 2.16 C$ | -23.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.70 C$ | 4.87 C$ | +3.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.37 C$ | 6.88 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.54 C$ | 7.77 C$ | +40.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.48 C$ | 8.65 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.81 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +34.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 C$ | 0.90 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.77 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +40.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.07 C$ | 2.31 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.51 C$ | 1.67 C$ | +10.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.72 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.85 C$ | 3.11 C$ | +9.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.12 C$ | 2.46 C$ | -21.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.03 C$ | 3.42 C$ | +13.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.10 C$ | 3.87 C$ | +24.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.89 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +25.8 % |
Transportation | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.62 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -7.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 135.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +15.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.78 C$ | 6.11 C$ | +5.7 % |
| 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) | 27,786.94 C$ | 30,657.50 C$ | +10.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 166.67 C$ | 170.84 C$ | +2.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 78.33 C$ | 65.85 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.55 C$ | 73.74 C$ | -8.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.00 C$ | 73.47 C$ | +46.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.30 C$ | 29.11 C$ | +50.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,225.00 C$ | 1,545.84 C$ | +26.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,000.00 C$ | 24,963.85 C$ | +18.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 97.97 C$ | 80.54 C$ | -17.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 85.00 C$ | 50.62 C$ | -40.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 127.50 C$ | 133.33 C$ | +4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 189.33 C$ | 161.74 C$ | -14.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,683.33 C$ | 2,512.18 C$ | -6.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,966.67 C$ | 2,230.15 C$ | +13.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,150.00 C$ | 4,452.24 C$ | +41.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,875.00 C$ | 3,602.30 C$ | +25.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,813.76 C$ | 1,307.77 C$ | -53.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 584.95 C$ | 1,020.96 C$ | +74.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Burlington Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,521.83 C$ | 4,707.69 C$ | -14.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.29 | 6.57 | -9.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 17 | 775 |
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