Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 9.4% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 9.1% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 8.6% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 4.3% lower than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 10.8% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 12.9% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (23.36 C$) |
26.75 A$ (25.00 C$) |
+7.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 A$ (112.13 C$) |
107.02 A$ (100.00 C$) |
-10.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 A$ (14.02 C$) |
16.05 A$ (15.00 C$) |
+7.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
11.00 A$ (10.28 C$) |
8.56 A$ (8.00 C$) |
-22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 A$ (11.21 C$) |
8.56 A$ (8.00 C$) |
-28.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.51 A$ (5.15 C$) |
5.61 A$ (5.24 C$) |
+1.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.09 A$ (3.82 C$) |
3.11 A$ (2.90 C$) |
-24.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.35 A$ (3.13 C$) |
2.53 A$ (2.36 C$) |
-24.6 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.48 A$ (2.32 C$) |
3.33 A$ (3.11 C$) |
+34.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.52 A$ (3.29 C$) |
3.56 A$ (3.33 C$) |
+1.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.43 A$ (1.34 C$) |
2.46 A$ (2.30 C$) |
+71.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
7.05 A$ (6.59 C$) |
5.18 A$ (4.84 C$) |
-26.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.34 A$ (5.93 C$) |
7.40 A$ (6.92 C$) |
+16.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.87 A$ (5.48 C$) |
8.12 A$ (7.58 C$) |
+38.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.50 A$ (8.88 C$) |
10.22 A$ (9.55 C$) |
+7.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.26 A$ (2.11 C$) |
2.78 A$ (2.60 C$) |
+22.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.94 A$ (1.81 C$) |
0.98 A$ (0.91 C$) |
-49.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.08 A$ (1.95 C$) |
2.61 A$ (2.44 C$) |
+25.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.11 A$ (2.91 C$) |
2.73 A$ (2.55 C$) |
-12.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.78 A$ (1.66 C$) |
1.82 A$ (1.70 C$) |
+2.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.50 A$ (1.40 C$) |
1.76 A$ (1.64 C$) |
+17.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.53 A$ (3.30 C$) |
3.85 A$ (3.60 C$) |
+9.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.43 A$ (2.27 C$) |
2.63 A$ (2.46 C$) |
+8.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (18.69 C$) |
19.26 A$ (18.00 C$) |
-3.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.86 A$ (6.41 C$) |
4.34 A$ (4.05 C$) |
-36.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.39 A$ (6.91 C$) |
4.85 A$ (4.53 C$) |
-34.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (46.72 C$) |
21.40 A$ (20.00 C$) |
-57.2 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.50 A$ (4.20 C$) |
3.75 A$ (3.50 C$) |
-16.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
132.80 A$ (124.09 C$) |
111.83 A$ (104.50 C$) |
-15.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.10 A$ (4.77 C$) |
4.82 A$ (4.50 C$) |
-5.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 A$ (3.76 C$) |
3.62 A$ (3.38 C$) |
-10.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
58.00 A$ (54.20 C$) |
40.67 A$ (38.00 C$) |
-29.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.82 A$ (1.70 C$) |
1.64 A$ (1.54 C$) |
-9.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
43,000.00 A$ (40,180.10 C$) |
42,357.78 A$ (39,580.00 C$) |
-1.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
38,356.51 A$ (35,841.13 C$) |
29,120.94 A$ (27,211.22 C$) |
-24.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
275.89 A$ (257.79 C$) |
225.05 A$ (210.29 C$) |
-18.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.51 A$ (38.78 C$) |
64.63 A$ (60.39 C$) |
+55.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
82.29 A$ (76.89 C$) |
91.54 A$ (85.53 C$) |
+11.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
75.52 A$ (70.56 C$) |
62.41 A$ (58.31 C$) |
-17.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
26.81 A$ (25.05 C$) |
29.75 A$ (27.79 C$) |
+10.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 A$ (18.69 C$) |
16.86 A$ (15.75 C$) |
-15.7 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,963.76 A$ (2,769.40 C$) |
1,157.86 A$ (1,081.93 C$) |
-60.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
25,374.71 A$ (23,710.66 C$) |
21,307.77 A$ (19,910.43 C$) |
-16.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
110.29 A$ (103.06 C$) |
81.25 A$ (75.92 C$) |
-26.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
78.85 A$ (73.68 C$) |
60.63 A$ (56.65 C$) |
-23.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
158.18 A$ (147.81 C$) |
129.11 A$ (120.64 C$) |
-18.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
174.86 A$ (163.39 C$) |
156.13 A$ (145.89 C$) |
-10.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,181.71 A$ (2,038.63 C$) |
1,946.40 A$ (1,818.75 C$) |
-10.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,718.26 A$ (1,605.58 C$) |
1,712.53 A$ (1,600.23 C$) |
-0.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,640.26 A$ (3,401.53 C$) |
3,078.83 A$ (2,876.93 C$) |
-15.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,735.72 A$ (2,556.32 C$) |
2,658.73 A$ (2,484.38 C$) |
-2.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,003.87 A$ (938.04 C$) |
676.97 A$ (632.58 C$) |
-32.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
731.92 A$ (683.92 C$) |
539.38 A$ (504.01 C$) |
-26.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,614.61 A$ (5,246.41 C$) |
4,441.63 A$ (4,150.35 C$) |
-20.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.00 | 5.44 | -9.4 % |
| Last update: | 18 January 2026 | 18 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 930 | 2015 | |
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