Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 3.0% higher than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 2.0% higher than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 0.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 1.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 4.6% higher than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 22.7% higher than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (28.13 A$) |
22.22 C$ (25.00 A$) |
-11.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 C$ (112.50 A$) |
106.67 C$ (120.00 A$) |
+6.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 C$ (16.88 A$) |
13.33 C$ (15.00 A$) |
-11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.00 C$ (9.00 A$) |
8.89 C$ (10.00 A$) |
+11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
8.00 C$ (9.00 A$) |
9.78 C$ (11.00 A$) |
+22.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.19 C$ (5.84 A$) |
4.76 C$ (5.36 A$) |
-8.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.89 C$ (3.26 A$) |
3.60 C$ (4.05 A$) |
+24.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.34 C$ (2.63 A$) |
2.97 C$ (3.34 A$) |
+27.0 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.69 C$ (13.16 A$) |
7.92 C$ (8.91 A$) |
-32.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.37 C$ (3.79 A$) |
3.05 C$ (3.43 A$) |
-9.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.29 C$ (2.58 A$) |
1.28 C$ (1.44 A$) |
-44.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.83 C$ (5.44 A$) |
5.88 C$ (6.61 A$) |
+21.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.10 C$ (7.98 A$) |
5.57 C$ (6.27 A$) |
-21.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.61 C$ (8.56 A$) |
5.26 C$ (5.92 A$) |
-30.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.32 C$ (10.48 A$) |
8.63 C$ (9.71 A$) |
-7.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.61 C$ (2.93 A$) |
1.97 C$ (2.22 A$) |
-24.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.90 C$ (1.01 A$) |
1.71 C$ (1.92 A$) |
+89.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.40 C$ (2.70 A$) |
1.81 C$ (2.03 A$) |
-24.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.58 C$ (2.90 A$) |
2.66 C$ (2.99 A$) |
+3.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.67 C$ (1.88 A$) |
1.52 C$ (1.71 A$) |
-9.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.67 C$ (1.87 A$) |
1.33 C$ (1.49 A$) |
-20.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.51 C$ (3.95 A$) |
3.02 C$ (3.40 A$) |
-14.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.50 C$ (2.81 A$) |
2.06 C$ (2.32 A$) |
-17.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (20.25 A$) |
17.78 C$ (20.00 A$) |
-1.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.08 C$ (4.59 A$) |
6.09 C$ (6.85 A$) |
+49.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.56 C$ (5.13 A$) |
6.74 C$ (7.59 A$) |
+47.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (22.50 A$) |
42.67 C$ (48.00 A$) |
+113.3 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (3.94 A$) |
4.00 C$ (4.50 A$) |
+14.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
106.00 C$ (119.25 A$) |
133.33 C$ (150.00 A$) |
+25.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.55 C$ (5.12 A$) |
5.33 C$ (6.00 A$) |
+17.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.51 C$ (3.95 A$) |
3.86 C$ (4.35 A$) |
+10.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
38.93 C$ (43.80 A$) |
51.56 C$ (58.00 A$) |
+32.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.08 C$ (6.83 A$) |
6.16 C$ (6.93 A$) |
+1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
33,978.00 C$ (38,225.58 A$) |
39,486.77 C$ (44,423.00 A$) |
+16.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,055.45 C$ (31,562.65 A$) |
31,100.00 C$ (34,987.80 A$) |
+10.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
205.21 C$ (230.87 A$) |
240.18 C$ (270.21 A$) |
+17.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
62.64 C$ (70.47 A$) |
36.67 C$ (41.26 A$) |
-41.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
84.71 C$ (95.30 A$) |
72.45 C$ (81.50 A$) |
-14.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
58.78 C$ (66.13 A$) |
64.96 C$ (73.08 A$) |
+10.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
24.16 C$ (27.19 A$) |
22.94 C$ (25.81 A$) |
-5.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.75 C$ (17.72 A$) |
19.56 C$ (22.00 A$) |
+24.2 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,116.33 C$ (1,255.88 A$) |
2,161.41 C$ (2,431.61 A$) |
+93.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
16,551.23 C$ (18,620.29 A$) |
17,302.44 C$ (19,465.42 A$) |
+4.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
76.71 C$ (86.30 A$) |
98.47 C$ (110.78 A$) |
+28.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
56.99 C$ (64.11 A$) |
70.14 C$ (78.91 A$) |
+23.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.66 C$ (136.87 A$) |
140.00 C$ (157.50 A$) |
+15.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
147.94 C$ (166.44 A$) |
151.30 C$ (170.21 A$) |
+2.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,844.56 C$ (2,075.15 A$) |
1,885.59 C$ (2,121.31 A$) |
+2.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,643.03 C$ (1,848.42 A$) |
1,501.69 C$ (1,689.41 A$) |
-8.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,951.10 C$ (3,320.01 A$) |
3,194.90 C$ (3,594.29 A$) |
+8.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,555.28 C$ (2,874.72 A$) |
2,370.84 C$ (2,667.22 A$) |
-7.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
859.86 C$ (967.35 A$) |
863.14 C$ (971.04 A$) |
+0.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
601.69 C$ (676.90 A$) |
643.81 C$ (724.29 A$) |
+7.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,938.13 C$ (4,430.43 A$) |
4,927.68 C$ (5,543.69 A$) |
+25.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.36 | 6.36 | +0.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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