Cost of Living Comparison Between Markham and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 3.8% higher than in Markham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 5.6% higher than in Markham | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 8.7% higher than in Markham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 6.9% lower than in Markham | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 11.5% higher than in Markham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 1.9% lower than in Markham | |
Restaurants | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.88 C$ | 22.00 C$ | -21.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 112.50 C$ | -6.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 13.00 C$ | +8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +45.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.25 C$ | 8.54 C$ | +36.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.06 C$ | 5.04 C$ | +24.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.65 C$ | 2.73 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 C$ | 2.11 C$ | +5.4 % |
Markets | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 13.75 C$ | 14.52 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | 3.15 C$ | +39.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.13 C$ | 1.90 C$ | +68.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.55 C$ | 4.50 C$ | +26.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.32 C$ | 6.72 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.99 C$ | 7.23 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.22 C$ | 8.33 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.77 C$ | 2.26 C$ | +27.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.68 C$ | 0.77 C$ | +12.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.62 C$ | 2.26 C$ | +39.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.17 C$ | 2.29 C$ | +5.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.22 C$ | 1.48 C$ | +21.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.18 C$ | 1.58 C$ | +34.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.09 C$ | 3.26 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.90 C$ | 2.40 C$ | +26.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.90 C$ | 17.12 C$ | -13.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.45 C$ | 3.18 C$ | -7.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.34 C$ | 3.53 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.50 C$ | 17.95 C$ | +15.8 % |
Transportation | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 C$ | 3.30 C$ | -17.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.75 C$ | 4.47 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 23.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | +34.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.68 C$ | 5.70 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,500.00 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | +13.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,500.00 C$ | 27,668.50 C$ | +12.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 191.47 C$ | 203.07 C$ | +6.1 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.65 C$ | 0.50 C$ | -23.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 62.94 C$ | 75.33 C$ | +19.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.38 C$ | 64.65 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.00 C$ | 25.67 C$ | +22.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +7.1 % |
Childcare | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,166.67 C$ | 1,450.57 C$ | +24.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,900.00 C$ | 26,377.50 C$ | -8.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.12 C$ | 76.33 C$ | +4.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.12 C$ | 52.13 C$ | +8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.25 C$ | 119.13 C$ | +2.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 138.62 C$ | 156.32 C$ | +12.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,120.00 C$ | 2,430.06 C$ | +14.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,820.00 C$ | 2,097.06 C$ | +15.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,700.00 C$ | 3,990.19 C$ | +7.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,250.00 C$ | 3,315.55 C$ | +2.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,399.99 C$ | 1,181.04 C$ | -15.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,199.99 C$ | 954.45 C$ | -20.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,363.53 C$ | 4,522.07 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.97 | 5.80 | -16.8 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 24 | 842 |
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