Cost of Living Comparison Between Markham and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 26.0% higher than in Markham (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 18.3% higher than in Markham | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 7.8% higher than in Markham | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 50.6% higher than in Markham | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 28.7% higher than in Markham | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 14.1% lower than in Markham | |
Restaurants | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +118.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | +70.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.43 C$ | 5.45 C$ | +23.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 C$ | 2.87 C$ | +20.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 C$ | 2.25 C$ | +20.2 % |
Markets | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 12.35 C$ | 16.09 C$ | +30.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.70 C$ | 3.43 C$ | +26.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.42 C$ | 2.16 C$ | +52.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.82 C$ | 4.89 C$ | +28.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.54 C$ | 6.88 C$ | +51.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.18 C$ | 7.77 C$ | +25.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.54 C$ | 8.65 C$ | +90.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.18 C$ | 2.44 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.90 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.13 C$ | 2.48 C$ | +118.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.13 C$ | 2.31 C$ | +8.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.50 C$ | 1.67 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.32 C$ | 1.72 C$ | +30.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.25 C$ | 3.11 C$ | -26.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.25 C$ | 2.46 C$ | +9.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.85 C$ | 3.42 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.93 C$ | 3.87 C$ | +32.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.75 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +12.7 % |
Transportation | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.03 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -16.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 129.99 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 2.82 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | +55.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.58 C$ | 6.11 C$ | +9.4 % |
| 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) | 27,216.57 C$ | 30,657.50 C$ | +12.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 260.00 C$ | 170.84 C$ | -34.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 42.50 C$ | 65.85 C$ | +55.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.12 C$ | 73.74 C$ | -11.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.00 C$ | 73.47 C$ | +18.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.33 C$ | 29.11 C$ | +50.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.75 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +22.0 % |
Childcare | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,125.00 C$ | 1,545.84 C$ | +37.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 39,000.00 C$ | 24,963.85 C$ | -36.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.00 C$ | 80.54 C$ | +34.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 50.00 C$ | 50.62 C$ | +1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.50 C$ | 133.33 C$ | +61.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 110.00 C$ | 161.74 C$ | +47.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,260.00 C$ | 2,512.18 C$ | +11.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,200.00 C$ | 2,230.15 C$ | +1.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,033.33 C$ | 4,452.24 C$ | +10.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,400.00 C$ | 3,602.30 C$ | +5.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 839.99 C$ | 1,307.77 C$ | +55.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 500.00 C$ | 1,020.96 C$ | +104.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Markham Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,670.33 C$ | 4,746.80 C$ | +1.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.14 | 6.57 | -7.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 28 | 772 |
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