Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 11.2% lower than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 14.8% lower than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in London are 21.5% lower than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 8.9% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 7.8% lower than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 5.2% lower than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.12 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.50 C$ | 9.00 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.42 C$ | 4.78 C$ | -11.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.06 C$ | 2.63 C$ | -14.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 C$ | 2.63 C$ | +14.5 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.48 C$ | 9.60 C$ | -38.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.53 C$ | 3.05 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.15 C$ | 1.95 C$ | -9.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.77 C$ | 4.69 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.49 C$ | 8.52 C$ | +13.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.86 C$ | 7.90 C$ | +0.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.04 C$ | 6.98 C$ | -22.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 2.54 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 C$ | 0.94 C$ | +24.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.05 C$ | 2.29 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.56 C$ | 2.38 C$ | -7.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.53 C$ | 1.12 C$ | -26.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.87 C$ | 1.25 C$ | -33.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.06 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -2.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 C$ | 2.38 C$ | +2.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.57 C$ | 2.71 C$ | -24.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.26 C$ | 3.45 C$ | -19.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 16.50 C$ | -17.5 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | 3.12 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 112.00 C$ | -28.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 5.50 C$ | +10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 4.02 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 42.50 C$ | +21.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.98 C$ | 5.86 C$ | -2.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,087.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -0.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,130.15 C$ | 27,538.01 C$ | -5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 137.66 C$ | 207.18 C$ | +50.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.38 C$ | 63.40 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.62 C$ | 76.57 C$ | +6.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.11 C$ | 58.93 C$ | -18.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.85 C$ | 10.00 C$ | -64.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -11.8 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,651.24 C$ | 750.00 C$ | -54.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,733.33 C$ | 19,500.00 C$ | -21.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.80 C$ | 86.37 C$ | +6.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 53.44 C$ | 63.00 C$ | +17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 125.93 C$ | 116.25 C$ | -7.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 161.72 C$ | 140.83 C$ | -12.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,514.43 C$ | 2,015.50 C$ | -19.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,090.11 C$ | 1,744.02 C$ | -16.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,139.63 C$ | 3,208.34 C$ | -22.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,393.33 C$ | 2,557.30 C$ | -24.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,196.26 C$ | 425.03 C$ | -64.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 964.99 C$ | 360.20 C$ | -62.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,590.65 C$ | 3,708.32 C$ | -19.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.97 | 6.62 | +11.0 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 665 | 57 |
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