Cost of Living Comparison Between Toronto and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 12.7% lower than in Toronto (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 15.7% lower than in Toronto | |
| Rent Prices in London are 21.2% lower than in Toronto | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 13.3% lower than in Toronto | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 7.4% lower than in Toronto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 7.8% lower than in Toronto | |
Restaurants | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.00 C$ | 22.50 C$ | -13.5 % |
| 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$ | 14.11 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | -15.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.57 C$ | 4.73 C$ | -15.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 C$ | 2.72 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.19 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +13.8 % |
Markets | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 15.40 C$ | 8.91 C$ | -42.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.43 C$ | 2.91 C$ | -15.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.13 C$ | 1.68 C$ | -21.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.59 C$ | 4.55 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.75 C$ | 9.59 C$ | +42.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.76 C$ | 8.20 C$ | +5.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.27 C$ | 5.84 C$ | -29.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.60 C$ | +9.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.94 C$ | 0.86 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.22 C$ | 2.21 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.27 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.54 C$ | 1.03 C$ | -33.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | 1.17 C$ | -28.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.03 C$ | 3.12 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.38 C$ | 2.66 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 2.95 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.81 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
Transportation | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.35 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 156.00 C$ | 112.00 C$ | -28.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +60.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 3.22 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 C$ | 35.00 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.97 C$ | 5.86 C$ | -1.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,868.48 C$ | 27,709.76 C$ | -7.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 161.93 C$ | 203.83 C$ | +25.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 61.13 C$ | 60.78 C$ | -0.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.41 C$ | 81.44 C$ | +14.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.03 C$ | 65.83 C$ | -1.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.33 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -26.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,545.84 C$ | 975.00 C$ | -36.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,692.31 C$ | 19,500.00 C$ | -21.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.91 C$ | 90.14 C$ | +12.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.92 C$ | 67.50 C$ | +35.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 134.69 C$ | 135.71 C$ | +0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 159.70 C$ | 140.00 C$ | -12.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,508.60 C$ | 2,236.90 C$ | -10.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,141.79 C$ | 1,832.13 C$ | -14.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,480.77 C$ | 3,352.44 C$ | -25.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,609.57 C$ | 2,623.87 C$ | -27.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,314.60 C$ | 425.03 C$ | -67.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,008.95 C$ | 360.20 C$ | -64.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Toronto Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,958.45 C$ | 3,855.23 C$ | -22.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.42 | 6.72 | +4.7 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 781 | 89 |
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