Cost of Living Comparison Between Italy and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 2.5% higher than in Italy (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 13.8% higher than in Italy | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 56.4% higher than in Italy | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 0.3% higher than in Italy | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 10.7% higher than in Italy | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 32.4% higher than in Italy | |
Restaurants | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.25 € (24.74 C$) |
15.41 € (25.00 C$) |
+1.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
70.00 € (113.54 C$) |
61.65 € (100.00 C$) |
-11.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 € (16.22 C$) |
9.25 € (15.00 C$) |
-7.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
5.00 € (8.11 C$) |
4.93 € (8.00 C$) |
-1.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.50 € (7.30 C$) |
4.93 € (8.00 C$) |
+9.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.72 € (2.79 C$) |
3.23 € (5.24 C$) |
+87.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.59 € (4.20 C$) |
1.78 € (2.89 C$) |
-31.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.19 € (1.93 C$) |
1.45 € (2.35 C$) |
+21.4 % |
Markets | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.42 € (2.31 C$) |
1.90 € (3.08 C$) |
+33.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.86 € (3.02 C$) |
2.05 € (3.33 C$) |
+10.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.18 € (1.92 C$) |
1.43 € (2.31 C$) |
+20.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.53 € (5.73 C$) |
2.99 € (4.85 C$) |
-15.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.61 € (10.73 C$) |
4.32 € (7.01 C$) |
-34.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.86 € (7.88 C$) |
4.67 € (7.58 C$) |
-3.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
7.95 € (12.90 C$) |
5.84 € (9.48 C$) |
-26.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.00 € (1.62 C$) |
1.61 € (2.61 C$) |
+60.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.86 € (1.40 C$) |
0.56 € (0.91 C$) |
-34.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.06 € (1.71 C$) |
1.50 € (2.44 C$) |
+42.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.31 € (2.13 C$) |
1.58 € (2.56 C$) |
+20.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.79 € (1.27 C$) |
1.04 € (1.69 C$) |
+32.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.74 € (1.20 C$) |
1.01 € (1.64 C$) |
+36.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.33 € (2.16 C$) |
2.20 € (3.57 C$) |
+65.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.45 € (0.73 C$) |
1.51 € (2.45 C$) |
+235.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.00 € (9.73 C$) |
11.10 € (18.00 C$) |
+84.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.57 € (2.55 C$) |
2.48 € (4.03 C$) |
+57.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.12 € (3.45 C$) |
2.78 € (4.51 C$) |
+30.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
6.00 € (9.73 C$) |
12.33 € (20.00 C$) |
+105.5 % |
Transportation | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.70 € (2.76 C$) |
2.16 € (3.50 C$) |
+26.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
38.00 € (61.64 C$) |
64.42 € (104.50 C$) |
+69.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 € (8.11 C$) |
2.77 € (4.50 C$) |
-44.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.41 € (3.92 C$) |
2.08 € (3.38 C$) |
-13.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
29.00 € (47.04 C$) |
21.89 € (35.50 C$) |
-24.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.77 € (2.88 C$) |
0.95 € (1.54 C$) |
-46.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
30,000.00 € (48,661.93 C$) |
21,577.44 € (35,000.00 C$) |
-28.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
30,428.25 € (49,356.59 C$) |
16,803.59 € (27,256.51 C$) |
-44.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
195.75 € (317.52 C$) |
128.82 € (208.95 C$) |
-34.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
10.62 € (17.23 C$) |
37.88 € (61.45 C$) |
+256.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
27.18 € (44.09 C$) |
52.76 € (85.58 C$) |
+94.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
49.32 € (80.00 C$) |
36.38 € (59.01 C$) |
-26.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
22.45 € (36.41 C$) |
15.89 € (25.77 C$) |
-29.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
9.00 € (14.60 C$) |
9.75 € (15.82 C$) |
+8.3 % |
Childcare | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
494.15 € (801.55 C$) |
669.22 € (1,085.51 C$) |
+35.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
10,103.91 € (16,389.20 C$) |
11,737.78 € (19,039.44 C$) |
+16.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
78.86 € (127.91 C$) |
47.29 € (76.70 C$) |
-40.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
35.16 € (57.03 C$) |
34.86 € (56.54 C$) |
-0.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
88.19 € (143.04 C$) |
74.79 € (121.31 C$) |
-15.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
114.97 € (186.49 C$) |
90.05 € (146.06 C$) |
-21.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
725.89 € (1,177.44 C$) |
1,135.17 € (1,841.32 C$) |
+56.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
565.84 € (917.84 C$) |
986.44 € (1,600.07 C$) |
+74.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,274.97 € (2,068.09 C$) |
1,784.95 € (2,895.30 C$) |
+40.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
931.61 € (1,511.13 C$) |
1,565.74 € (2,539.73 C$) |
+68.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
327.37 € (531.01 C$) |
401.41 € (651.11 C$) |
+22.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
210.30 € (341.11 C$) |
328.06 € (532.13 C$) |
+56.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Italy Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,663.64 € (2,698.54 C$) |
2,507.14 € (4,066.75 C$) |
+50.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.21 | 5.58 | +32.6 % |
| Last update: | 29 November 2025 | 29 November 2025 | |
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