Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 12.15% higher than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 27.02% higher than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 62.26% higher than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 14.68% higher than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 9.66% higher than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 12.86% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +25.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 77.50 C$ | 90.00 C$ | +16.13 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.89 C$ | 11.00 C$ | -7.52 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | +16.67 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.29 C$ | 4.49 C$ | +4.64 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.38 C$ | 2.42 C$ | +2.06 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 C$ | 1.97 C$ | +6.08 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.62 C$ | 12.14 C$ | +26.17 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.44 C$ | 2.60 C$ | +6.81 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 C$ | 1.66 C$ | +25.35 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.70 C$ | 3.36 C$ | +24.68 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.38 C$ | 6.12 C$ | +13.71 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.29 C$ | 6.22 C$ | +17.49 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.12 C$ | 7.23 C$ | +1.60 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.73 C$ | 1.83 C$ | +5.94 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.61 C$ | 0.73 C$ | +19.54 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 C$ | 1.56 C$ | +14.81 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.18 C$ | 1.75 C$ | -19.79 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.13 C$ | 1.33 C$ | +17.71 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.04 C$ | 1.19 C$ | +15.03 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.48 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +3.74 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.86 C$ | 2.21 C$ | +19.01 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | +6.67 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.26 C$ | 3.30 C$ | +1.36 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.35 C$ | 3.77 C$ | +12.29 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.75 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +9.09 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 C$ | 3.25 C$ | +8.33 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 C$ | 155.00 C$ | +82.35 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.08 C$ | 4.25 C$ | +4.29 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.99 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -19.35 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 31.03 C$ | -11.34 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.15 C$ | 4.07 C$ | -1.95 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 C$ | 26,150.00 C$ | +4.60 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,715.31 C$ | 25,353.37 C$ | +2.58 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 141.49 C$ | 156.87 C$ | +10.87 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.33 C$ | 0.36 C$ | +8.99 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.36 C$ | 72.15 C$ | +1.11 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.01 C$ | 56.03 C$ | +30.27 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.86 C$ | 26.67 C$ | -18.84 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +3.45 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,065.22 C$ | 1,718.80 C$ | +61.36 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,250.00 C$ | 27,246.00 C$ | +78.66 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 56.40 C$ | 77.20 C$ | +36.88 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.00 C$ | 49.91 C$ | +18.84 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.94 C$ | 110.20 C$ | +13.69 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.12 C$ | 145.74 C$ | +25.50 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,251.80 C$ | 2,058.38 C$ | +64.43 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,075.77 C$ | 1,725.57 C$ | +60.40 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,068.42 C$ | 3,450.88 C$ | +66.84 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,700.20 C$ | 2,656.98 C$ | +56.27 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 349.41 C$ | 1,066.98 C$ | +205.36 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 305.91 C$ | 850.52 C$ | +178.03 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,718.49 C$ | 4,115.88 C$ | +10.69 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.35 | 2.83 | -15.54 % |
| Last update: | February 2021 | February 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 73 | 659 |
Cities near London: | Cost of Living in Stratford, ON | 38.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Grand Bend | 42.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brantford | 59.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sarnia | 61.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Simcoe, ON | 61.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 65.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Waterloo | 70.51 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 80.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 98.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chatham-Kent | 99.50 miles |
Cities near Toronto: | Cost of Living in Vaughan | 16.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 22.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakville | 25.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 27.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 33.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burlington | 34.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 35.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 44.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 58.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 60.12 miles |
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