Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 14.0% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 13.4% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 11.6% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 8.6% lower than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 15.8% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 14.3% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
A$25.00 (C$24.59) |
A$25.42 (C$25.00) |
+1.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
A$120.00 (C$118.01) |
A$101.69 (C$100.00) |
-15.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
A$15.00 (C$14.75) |
A$15.25 (C$15.00) |
+1.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
A$11.00 (C$10.82) |
A$8.13 (C$8.00) |
-26.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$11.00 (C$10.82) |
A$8.13 (C$8.00) |
-26.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
A$5.58 (C$5.48) |
A$5.41 (C$5.32) |
-3.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$4.08 (C$4.01) |
A$2.97 (C$2.92) |
-27.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
A$3.31 (C$3.26) |
A$2.41 (C$2.37) |
-27.2 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
A$2.46 (C$2.42) |
A$3.13 (C$3.07) |
+27.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
A$3.50 (C$3.44) |
A$3.40 (C$3.34) |
-3.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
A$1.44 (C$1.42) |
A$2.32 (C$2.29) |
+61.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
A$7.10 (C$6.98) |
A$4.99 (C$4.91) |
-29.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
A$6.34 (C$6.23) |
A$7.00 (C$6.89) |
+10.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
A$5.90 (C$5.81) |
A$7.66 (C$7.54) |
+29.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
A$9.63 (C$9.48) |
A$9.67 (C$9.51) |
+0.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
A$2.34 (C$2.30) |
A$2.63 (C$2.59) |
+12.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
A$1.93 (C$1.90) |
A$0.93 (C$0.91) |
-51.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
A$2.06 (C$2.03) |
A$2.48 (C$2.44) |
+20.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
A$3.16 (C$3.11) |
A$2.60 (C$2.56) |
-17.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
A$1.79 (C$1.76) |
A$1.70 (C$1.67) |
-5.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
A$1.51 (C$1.49) |
A$1.64 (C$1.61) |
+8.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
A$3.50 (C$3.44) |
A$3.70 (C$3.64) |
+5.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
A$2.45 (C$2.41) |
A$2.50 (C$2.46) |
+1.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
A$20.00 (C$19.67) |
A$18.30 (C$18.00) |
-8.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
A$6.87 (C$6.75) |
A$4.12 (C$4.05) |
-40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$7.30 (C$7.18) |
A$4.60 (C$4.52) |
-37.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
A$50.00 (C$49.17) |
A$20.34 (C$20.00) |
-59.3 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
A$4.50 (C$4.43) |
A$3.56 (C$3.50) |
-20.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
A$130.22 (C$128.06) |
A$103.72 (C$102.00) |
-20.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
A$5.00 (C$4.92) |
A$4.58 (C$4.50) |
-8.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
A$3.69 (C$3.62) |
A$3.44 (C$3.38) |
-6.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
A$58.00 (C$57.04) |
A$38.64 (C$38.00) |
-33.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
A$1.85 (C$1.82) |
A$1.59 (C$1.56) |
-14.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
A$40,000.00 (C$39,336.90) |
A$40,247.20 (C$39,580.00) |
+0.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
A$38,821.74 (C$38,178.17) |
A$27,766.73 (C$27,306.43) |
-28.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
A$277.00 (C$272.41) |
A$214.16 (C$210.61) |
-22.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
A$41.20 (C$40.52) |
A$60.91 (C$59.90) |
+47.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
A$82.09 (C$80.73) |
A$86.22 (C$84.79) |
+5.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
A$77.69 (C$76.40) |
A$59.24 (C$58.26) |
-23.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
A$27.04 (C$26.59) |
A$28.56 (C$28.09) |
+5.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
A$21.00 (C$20.65) |
A$16.17 (C$15.91) |
-23.0 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
A$3,021.20 (C$2,971.12) |
A$1,083.99 (C$1,066.02) |
-64.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
A$24,913.79 (C$24,500.78) |
A$20,625.41 (C$20,283.50) |
-17.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
A$112.76 (C$110.89) |
A$77.80 (C$76.51) |
-31.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
A$78.59 (C$77.29) |
A$57.89 (C$56.93) |
-26.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
A$160.64 (C$157.97) |
A$124.52 (C$122.45) |
-22.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
A$176.58 (C$173.66) |
A$149.26 (C$146.78) |
-15.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
A$2,173.59 (C$2,137.56) |
A$1,853.37 (C$1,822.64) |
-14.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
A$1,723.77 (C$1,695.20) |
A$1,627.29 (C$1,600.31) |
-5.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
A$3,482.24 (C$3,424.51) |
A$2,923.26 (C$2,874.80) |
-16.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
A$2,733.47 (C$2,688.15) |
A$2,537.31 (C$2,495.25) |
-7.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
A$984.96 (C$968.63) |
A$623.72 (C$613.38) |
-36.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
A$725.26 (C$713.23) |
A$508.62 (C$500.18) |
-29.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
A$5,684.78 (C$5,590.54) |
A$4,218.99 (C$4,149.05) |
-25.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.92 | 5.05 | -14.6 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2026 | 21 May 2026 | |
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