Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 3.4% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 2.5% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 0.3% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 1.3% higher than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 4.8% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 18.8% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
16.24 $ (25.00 A$) |
18.20 $ (25.00 C$) |
+12.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
77.95 $ (120.00 A$) |
72.80 $ (100.00 C$) |
-6.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
9.74 $ (15.00 A$) |
10.92 $ (15.00 C$) |
+12.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
6.50 $ (10.00 A$) |
5.82 $ (8.00 C$) |
-10.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
7.15 $ (11.00 A$) |
5.82 $ (8.00 C$) |
-18.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
3.48 $ (5.36 A$) |
3.77 $ (5.18 C$) |
+8.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.63 $ (4.04 A$) |
2.10 $ (2.88 C$) |
-20.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.17 $ (3.33 A$) |
1.70 $ (2.33 C$) |
-21.6 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.79 $ (8.92 A$) |
8.47 $ (11.64 C$) |
+46.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.23 $ (3.43 A$) |
2.45 $ (3.37 C$) |
+9.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.93 $ (1.43 A$) |
1.66 $ (2.29 C$) |
+78.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.31 $ (6.64 A$) |
3.51 $ (4.82 C$) |
-18.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.05 $ (6.23 A$) |
5.20 $ (7.14 C$) |
+28.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.83 $ (5.90 A$) |
5.55 $ (7.62 C$) |
+44.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.29 $ (9.68 A$) |
6.79 $ (9.33 C$) |
+7.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.45 $ (2.23 A$) |
1.91 $ (2.62 C$) |
+31.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.25 $ (1.92 A$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
-47.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.33 $ (2.05 A$) |
1.75 $ (2.40 C$) |
+31.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.95 $ (3.00 A$) |
1.88 $ (2.58 C$) |
-3.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.12 $ (1.73 A$) |
1.21 $ (1.66 C$) |
+8.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.97 $ (1.49 A$) |
1.21 $ (1.66 C$) |
+24.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.22 $ (3.41 A$) |
2.55 $ (3.51 C$) |
+15.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.51 $ (2.32 A$) |
1.81 $ (2.49 C$) |
+20.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.99 $ (20.00 A$) |
13.10 $ (18.00 C$) |
+0.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.47 $ (6.87 A$) |
2.98 $ (4.09 C$) |
-33.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.94 $ (7.61 A$) |
3.33 $ (4.58 C$) |
-32.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
31.18 $ (48.00 A$) |
14.56 $ (20.00 C$) |
-53.3 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.92 $ (4.50 A$) |
2.55 $ (3.50 C$) |
-12.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
97.44 $ (150.00 A$) |
76.37 $ (104.90 C$) |
-21.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.90 $ (6.00 A$) |
3.42 $ (4.70 C$) |
-12.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.03 $ (4.67 A$) |
2.55 $ (3.51 C$) |
-15.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
37.94 $ (58.40 A$) |
28.34 $ (38.93 C$) |
-25.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.49 $ (6.90 A$) |
4.41 $ (6.06 C$) |
-1.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,857.18 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
24,735.56 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-14.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,680.24 $ (34,914.16 A$) |
20,428.01 $ (28,060.93 C$) |
-9.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
176.51 $ (271.73 A$) |
151.12 $ (207.58 C$) |
-14.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
26.69 $ (41.08 A$) |
45.44 $ (62.42 C$) |
+70.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
52.94 $ (81.50 A$) |
61.97 $ (85.13 C$) |
+17.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
47.47 $ (73.08 A$) |
42.65 $ (58.58 C$) |
-10.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.61 $ (25.56 A$) |
17.42 $ (23.93 C$) |
+4.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
14.29 $ (22.00 A$) |
11.36 $ (15.60 C$) |
-20.5 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,572.22 $ (2,420.29 A$) |
802.78 $ (1,102.74 C$) |
-48.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
12,366.35 $ (19,036.88 A$) |
11,930.96 $ (16,388.97 C$) |
-3.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
71.73 $ (110.42 A$) |
55.68 $ (76.49 C$) |
-22.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
51.04 $ (78.58 A$) |
41.18 $ (56.57 C$) |
-19.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
102.38 $ (157.61 A$) |
88.37 $ (121.40 C$) |
-13.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
109.84 $ (169.08 A$) |
107.03 $ (147.02 C$) |
-2.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,382.86 $ (2,128.79 A$) |
1,337.48 $ (1,837.23 C$) |
-3.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,097.02 $ (1,688.76 A$) |
1,186.21 $ (1,629.44 C$) |
+8.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,335.24 $ (3,594.90 A$) |
2,144.41 $ (2,945.67 C$) |
-8.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,731.12 $ (2,664.90 A$) |
1,856.33 $ (2,549.95 C$) |
+7.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
631.81 $ (972.61 A$) |
628.04 $ (862.71 C$) |
-0.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
472.79 $ (727.82 A$) |
439.57 $ (603.82 C$) |
-7.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,619.72 $ (5,572.22 A$) |
2,865.49 $ (3,936.18 C$) |
-20.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.36 | 6.35 | -0.1 % |
| Last update: | 24 May 2025 | 24 May 2025 | |
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