Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 11.9% higher than in Canada (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 15.7% higher than in Canada
Rent Prices in United States are 25.2% higher than in Canada
Restaurant Prices in United States are 15.5% higher than in Canada
Groceries Prices in United States are 8.8% higher than in Canada
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 26.1% higher than in Canada
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Restaurants
 Canada Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $17.86
(C$25.00)		 $20.00
(C$27.99)		      +12.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $71.45
(C$100.00)		 $77.00
(C$107.77)		      +7.8 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $10.72
(C$15.00)		 $12.00
(C$16.79)		      +12.0 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $5.72
(C$8.00)		 $6.00
(C$8.40)		      +5.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $5.72
(C$8.00)		 $7.50
(C$10.50)		      +31.2 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $3.81
(C$5.33)		 $5.42
(C$7.59)		      +42.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.09
(C$2.93)		 $2.67
(C$3.74)		      +27.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.70
(C$2.38)		 $2.13
(C$2.98)		      +25.2 %
Markets
 Canada Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $2.20
(C$3.08)		 $1.06
(C$1.49)		      -51.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $2.39
(C$3.35)		 $3.29
(C$4.61)		      +37.7 %
White Rice (1 lb) $1.64
(C$2.29)		 $2.08
(C$2.91)		      +27.1 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.51
(C$4.92)		 $4.36
(C$6.10)		      +23.9 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.90
(C$6.86)		 $5.90
(C$8.25)		      +20.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $5.40
(C$7.56)		 $5.62
(C$7.86)		      +4.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $6.83
(C$9.56)		 $7.73
(C$10.81)		      +13.1 %
Apples (1 lb) $1.85
(C$2.59)		 $2.38
(C$3.34)		      +28.6 %
Bananas (1 lb) $0.65
(C$0.91)		 $0.76
(C$1.06)		      +17.0 %
Oranges (1 lb) $1.76
(C$2.46)		 $2.02
(C$2.82)		      +14.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.82
(C$2.55)		 $2.24
(C$3.13)		      +22.6 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.19
(C$1.67)		 $1.32
(C$1.84)		      +10.5 %
Onions (1 lb) $1.15
(C$1.61)		 $1.39
(C$1.95)		      +20.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.59
(C$3.63)		 $2.24
(C$3.14)		      -13.5 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.75
(C$2.44)		 $2.29
(C$3.20)		      +31.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $12.86
(C$18.00)		 $15.00
(C$20.99)		      +16.6 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.89
(C$4.04)		 $2.06
(C$2.88)		      -28.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.26
(C$4.56)		 $3.68
(C$5.15)		      +13.0 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $14.29
(C$20.00)		 $10.40
(C$14.56)		      -27.2 %
Transportation
 Canada Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.50
(C$3.50)		 $2.40
(C$3.36)		      -4.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $74.13
(C$103.75)		 $65.00
(C$90.97)		      -12.3 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.22
(C$4.50)		 $3.50
(C$4.90)		      +8.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $2.41
(C$3.38)		 $3.00
(C$4.20)		      +24.2 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $27.15
(C$38.00)		 $30.00
(C$41.99)		      +10.5 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.16
(C$1.62)		 $0.99
(C$1.39)		      -14.7 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $28,280.52
(C$39,580.00)		 $35,458.00
(C$49,625.24)		      +25.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $19,494.71
(C$27,283.83)		 $25,960.94
(C$36,333.64)		      +33.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Canada Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $150.80
(C$211.05)		 $215.41
(C$301.47)		      +42.8 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $42.57
(C$59.58)		 $61.32
(C$85.82)		      +44.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $60.42
(C$84.56)		 $73.23
(C$102.49)		      +21.2 %
Sports And Leisure
 Canada Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $41.33
(C$57.85)		 $45.26
(C$63.34)		      +9.5 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $20.02
(C$28.02)		 $22.93
(C$32.09)		      +14.5 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $11.43
(C$15.99)		 $15.00
(C$20.99)		      +31.3 %
Childcare
 Canada Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $756.08
(C$1,058.18)		 $1,453.17
(C$2,033.78)		      +92.2 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $14,547.25
(C$20,359.61)		 $25,342.48
(C$35,468.07)		      +74.2 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Canada Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $54.83
(C$76.73)		 $53.26
(C$74.55)		      -2.8 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $40.69
(C$56.94)		 $42.95
(C$60.10)		      +5.6 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $87.88
(C$122.99)		 $92.25
(C$129.11)		      +5.0 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $104.54
(C$146.31)		 $114.91
(C$160.82)		      +9.9 %
Rent Per Month
 Canada Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,293.39
(C$1,810.17)		 $1,645.78
(C$2,303.36)		      +27.2 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,138.49
(C$1,593.37)		 $1,341.67
(C$1,877.74)		      +17.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,045.04
(C$2,862.14)		 $2,648.38
(C$3,706.54)		      +29.5 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,773.99
(C$2,482.79)		 $2,192.03
(C$3,067.85)		      +23.6 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Canada Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $435.18
(C$609.06)		 $308.41
(C$431.64)		      -29.1 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $356.11
(C$498.39)		 $244.58
(C$342.31)		      -31.3 %
Salaries And Financing
 Canada Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $2,959.50
(C$4,141.97)		 $4,317.66
(C$6,042.79)		      +45.9 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.00 6.23      +24.4 %
Last update: 14 June 202614 June 2026
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