Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 13.4% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 31.7% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 86.6% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 29.4% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 0.1% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 5.9% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 26.00 C$ | +30.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 82.50 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +45.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +15.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.71 C$ | 5.57 C$ | +18.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 C$ | 2.90 C$ | +20.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 C$ | 2.19 C$ | +1.2 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.53 C$ | 15.40 C$ | +80.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.05 C$ | 3.43 C$ | +12.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.88 C$ | 2.13 C$ | +13.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.07 C$ | 4.59 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.97 C$ | 6.75 C$ | -15.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.14 C$ | 7.76 C$ | +8.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.77 C$ | 8.27 C$ | -5.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.66 C$ | 2.37 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | 0.94 C$ | +19.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.46 C$ | 2.22 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.33 C$ | +0.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.50 C$ | 1.54 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.40 C$ | 1.64 C$ | +17.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.84 C$ | 3.03 C$ | -21.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.38 C$ | -4.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.26 C$ | 3.51 C$ | -17.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.96 C$ | 3.81 C$ | -23.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
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) | 4.10 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +22.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 33.00 C$ | +10.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.39 C$ | 5.97 C$ | +10.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,989.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,562.49 C$ | 29,868.48 C$ | +1.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 270.30 C$ | 161.93 C$ | -40.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.49 C$ | 61.13 C$ | -8.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.59 C$ | 71.41 C$ | -10.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.92 C$ | 67.03 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.83 C$ | 27.33 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 911.28 C$ | 1,545.84 C$ | +69.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 24,692.31 C$ | +152.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.55 C$ | 79.91 C$ | +10.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 46.99 C$ | 49.92 C$ | +6.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 107.36 C$ | 134.69 C$ | +25.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 119.80 C$ | 159.70 C$ | +33.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,425.91 C$ | 2,508.60 C$ | +75.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,191.42 C$ | 2,141.79 C$ | +79.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,325.58 C$ | 4,480.77 C$ | +92.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,886.42 C$ | 3,609.57 C$ | +91.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 326.94 C$ | 1,314.60 C$ | +302.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 262.72 C$ | 1,008.95 C$ | +284.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,998.62 C$ | 4,958.45 C$ | +24.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.28 | 6.42 | +2.1 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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