Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 13.4% higher than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 17.5% higher than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 24.8% higher than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 12.4% higher than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 17.6% higher than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 7.7% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 95.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +26.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.50 C$ | 9.75 C$ | +30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.55 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +19.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 C$ | 2.92 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 C$ | 2.24 C$ | -8.7 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.65 C$ | 15.88 C$ | +83.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.96 C$ | 3.44 C$ | +16.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.41 C$ | 2.14 C$ | +51.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.46 C$ | 4.82 C$ | +7.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.98 C$ | 6.89 C$ | -23.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.41 C$ | 7.71 C$ | +4.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.20 C$ | 8.89 C$ | +71.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.63 C$ | 2.44 C$ | -7.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 C$ | 0.93 C$ | +20.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.07 C$ | 2.53 C$ | +22.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.27 C$ | 2.31 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.03 C$ | 1.65 C$ | +60.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.12 C$ | 1.73 C$ | +55.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.12 C$ | 3.13 C$ | +0.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.55 C$ | 2.49 C$ | -2.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.94 C$ | 3.42 C$ | +16.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.54 C$ | 3.82 C$ | +7.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +42.9 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 103.50 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +50.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | -11.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.80 C$ | 6.11 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,256.00 C$ | +0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,709.76 C$ | 30,429.24 C$ | +9.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 203.98 C$ | 164.02 C$ | -19.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 51.25 C$ | 64.35 C$ | +25.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.20 C$ | 73.13 C$ | -7.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.75 C$ | 70.76 C$ | +4.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.00 C$ | 29.11 C$ | +45.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 700.00 C$ | 1,545.84 C$ | +120.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,000.00 C$ | 24,963.85 C$ | +78.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.14 C$ | 81.98 C$ | -9.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 67.50 C$ | 50.03 C$ | -25.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 135.71 C$ | 138.95 C$ | +2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 140.00 C$ | 165.42 C$ | +18.2 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,329.52 C$ | 2,527.53 C$ | +8.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,935.15 C$ | 2,231.16 C$ | +15.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,509.71 C$ | 4,533.90 C$ | +29.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,602.71 C$ | 3,650.74 C$ | +40.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 425.03 C$ | 1,303.09 C$ | +206.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 360.20 C$ | 1,019.91 C$ | +183.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,782.41 C$ | 4,789.34 C$ | +26.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.12 | 6.54 | -8.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 85 | 759 |
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