Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 4.0% higher than in Edmonton (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 16.9% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 57.6% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 1.3% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 0.8% lower than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 12.8% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$29.48 | C$25.00 | -15.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$108.00 | C$120.00 | +11.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$14.00 | C$16.00 | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$8.12 | C$9.00 | +10.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$8.97 | C$10.00 | +11.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$5.39 | C$5.71 | +6.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.17 | C$3.00 | -5.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$2.64 | C$2.47 | -6.7 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$2.45 | C$3.75 | +53.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$2.87 | C$3.62 | +25.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$1.86 | C$1.66 | -10.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$4.97 | C$4.97 | -0.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$6.87 | C$7.06 | +2.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$7.28 | C$7.99 | +9.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$11.60 | C$10.51 | -9.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$2.85 | C$2.41 | -15.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$0.87 | C$0.79 | -8.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$2.78 | C$2.42 | -12.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.46 | C$2.55 | +3.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$1.25 | C$1.31 | +4.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$1.18 | C$1.02 | -13.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$3.60 | C$3.39 | -5.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.62 | C$1.98 | -24.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$17.00 | C$19.50 | +14.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$4.96 | C$3.37 | -32.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$4.20 | C$4.24 | +1.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$20.00 | C$20.80 | +4.0 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$3.75 | C$3.35 | -10.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$102.00 | C$156.00 | +52.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$4.10 | C$4.25 | +3.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$3.11 | C$2.82 | -9.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$30.00 | C$31.03 | +3.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$1.48 | C$1.69 | +13.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$39,580.00 | C$37,790.00 | -4.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$29,421.54 | C$28,963.27 | -1.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$334.53 | C$187.89 | -43.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$60.39 | C$49.54 | -18.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$86.21 | C$68.72 | -20.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$69.15 | C$63.50 | -8.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$26.18 | C$36.60 | +39.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$18.50 | C$19.00 | +2.7 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$1,077.40 | C$1,290.11 | +19.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$13,535.71 | C$31,416.33 | +132.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$66.54 | C$83.51 | +25.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$70.45 | C$63.79 | -9.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$119.93 | C$141.10 | +17.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$143.26 | C$179.23 | +25.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$1,516.29 | C$2,297.14 | +51.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$1,268.62 | C$2,033.93 | +60.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,397.50 | C$3,882.50 | +61.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$1,995.77 | C$3,100.00 | +55.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$306.79 | C$1,154.84 | +276.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$293.28 | C$905.01 | +208.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$4,811.32 | C$4,904.07 | +1.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.51 | 4.72 | +4.6 % |
| Last update: | 9 June 2026 | 14 June 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 111 | 355 | |
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