Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 7.5% higher than in Edmonton (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 20.1% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 55.2% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 11.9% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 1.1% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 11.7% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.25 C$ | 25.16 C$ | +13.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 C$ | 112.50 C$ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.45 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.08 C$ | 5.29 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 C$ | 2.95 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 2.25 C$ | -6.8 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.26 C$ | 14.02 C$ | +36.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.44 C$ | 3.44 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.92 C$ | 2.21 C$ | +15.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.95 C$ | 4.78 C$ | -3.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.50 C$ | 8.30 C$ | +10.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.72 C$ | 8.08 C$ | +4.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.96 C$ | 10.28 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 2.51 C$ | -14.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.71 C$ | -15.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 2.04 C$ | -15.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.27 C$ | 2.56 C$ | +13.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.48 C$ | 1.53 C$ | +3.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.34 C$ | 1.76 C$ | +31.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.65 C$ | 3.27 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 C$ | 2.65 C$ | -1.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.13 C$ | 3.71 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.36 C$ | 4.36 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +56.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.30 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +16.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.90 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -17.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.75 C$ | 35.00 C$ | +10.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.43 C$ | 5.72 C$ | +5.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,489.00 C$ | 34,087.00 C$ | -1.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,239.25 C$ | 28,990.96 C$ | -4.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 273.65 C$ | 159.83 C$ | -41.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 61.53 C$ | 50.82 C$ | -17.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 89.28 C$ | 73.47 C$ | -17.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.36 C$ | 76.54 C$ | +18.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.17 C$ | 28.55 C$ | -2.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 945.56 C$ | 1,537.77 C$ | +62.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,000.00 C$ | 24,619.21 C$ | +53.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 66.67 C$ | 78.19 C$ | +17.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.05 C$ | 53.37 C$ | -6.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 114.30 C$ | 120.53 C$ | +5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 139.55 C$ | 156.03 C$ | +11.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,683.10 C$ | 2,468.04 C$ | +46.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,278.47 C$ | 2,107.29 C$ | +64.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,594.69 C$ | 4,036.23 C$ | +55.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,160.49 C$ | 3,364.31 C$ | +55.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 383.40 C$ | 1,155.34 C$ | +201.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 307.51 C$ | 969.80 C$ | +215.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,126.76 C$ | 4,376.10 C$ | +6.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.08 | 5.16 | -15.1 % |
| Last update: | 20 June 2025 | 23 June 2025 | |
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