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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Australia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.23 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.51 EUR (3.93 USD) in Canada and 3.16 EUR (3.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10% lower in Australia.

3.51 EUR
3.16 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 2.65 EUR (2.97 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Canada.

1.00 EUR
2.65 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.26 EUR (15.97 USD) in Canada and 13.43 EUR (15.05 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Australia.

14.26 EUR
13.43 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.5 EUR (12.88 USD) in Canada and 12.55 EUR (14.06 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Canada.

11.50 EUR
12.55 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.16 EUR (12.5 USD) in Canada and 8.2 EUR (9.19 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Australia.

11.16 EUR
8.20 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.77 EUR (14.31 USD) in Canada and 31.37 EUR (35.14 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Canada.

12.77 EUR
31.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.41 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada and 4.6 EUR (5.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Canada.

2.41 EUR
4.60 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.05 EUR (3.42 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 4.91 EUR (5.5 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Canada.

3.05 EUR
4.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.86 EUR (3.21 USD) in Canada and 5.21 EUR (5.84 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Canada.

2.86 EUR
5.21 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.11 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 31.48 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Canada.

25.11 EUR
31.48 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.09 EUR (2.34 USD) in Canada and 2.08 EUR (2.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Australia.

2.09 EUR
2.08 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.37 EUR (2.66 USD) in Canada and 2.64 EUR (2.96 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Canada.

2.37 EUR
2.64 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.44 EUR (13.93 USD) in Canada and 9.03 EUR (10.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Australia.

12.44 EUR
9.03 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.29 EUR (2.56 USD) in Canada and 1.67 EUR (1.87 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Australia.

2.29 EUR
1.67 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.46 EUR (2.76 USD) in Canada and 2.23 EUR (2.5 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Australia.

2.46 EUR
2.23 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.94 EUR (3.29 USD) in Canada and 3 EUR (3.37 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 2% lower in Canada.

2.94 EUR
3.00 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.11 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada and 2.43 EUR (2.73 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Canada.

2.11 EUR
2.43 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.14 EUR (3.52 USD) in Canada and 2.19 EUR (2.45 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Australia.

3.14 EUR
2.19 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.44 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 25.22 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Canada.

18.44 EUR
25.22 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.61 EUR (4.04 USD) in Canada and 4.28 EUR (4.79 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Canada.

3.61 EUR
4.28 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.71 EUR (1.91 USD) in Canada and 1.25 EUR (1.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Australia.

1.71 EUR
1.25 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.03 times less for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.38 EUR (3.79 USD) in Canada and 3.25 EUR (3.64 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Australia.

3.38 EUR
3.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.88 EUR (2.11 USD) in Canada and 2.48 EUR (2.78 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Canada.

1.88 EUR
2.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.11 EUR (5.73 USD) in Canada and 6.27 EUR (7.03 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Canada.

5.11 EUR
6.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.75 EUR (6.44 USD) in Canada and 6.9 EUR (7.73 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Canada.

5.75 EUR
6.90 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.58 EUR (10.73 USD) in Canada and 9.41 EUR (10.54 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Australia.

9.58 EUR
9.41 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 73.45 EUR (82.3 USD) in Canada and 76.95 EUR (86.22 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Canada.

73.45 EUR
76.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.52 EUR (20.75 USD) in Canada and 15.68 EUR (17.57 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Australia.

18.52 EUR
15.68 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.61 USD) in Canada and 1.9 EUR (2.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Canada.

1.44 EUR
1.90 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Australia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in Canada than in Australia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1 EUR (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0% lower in Australia.

1.00 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.05 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 0.98 EUR (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Australia.

1.05 EUR
0.98 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.83 EUR (0.93 USD) in Canada and 0.37 EUR (0.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Australia.

0.83 EUR
0.37 EUR

Transportation

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.53 times less for transportation in Canada than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 99.64 EUR (111.64 USD) in Canada and 136.38 EUR (152.8 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Canada.

99.64 EUR
136.38 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.14 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada and 3.14 EUR (3.51 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Canada.

2.14 EUR
3.14 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.35 EUR (25.05 USD) in Canada and 50.19 EUR (56.23 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Canada.

22.35 EUR
50.19 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.28 EUR (1.43 USD) in Canada and 2.82 EUR (3.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Canada.

1.28 EUR
2.82 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.19 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 3.76 EUR (4.22 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Canada.

3.19 EUR
3.76 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Australia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.22 EUR (11.45 USD) in Canada and 15.06 EUR (16.87 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Canada.

10.22 EUR
15.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.62 EUR (55.6 USD) in Canada and 58.71 EUR (65.78 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Canada.

49.62 EUR
58.71 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.13 EUR (20.31 USD) in Canada and 20.1 EUR (22.52 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Canada.

18.13 EUR
20.10 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.36 times less for renting an apartment in Canada than in Australia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1577 EUR (1767.12 USD) in Canada and 2089 EUR (2340.92 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Canada.

1 577 EUR
2 089 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1349 EUR (1511.38 USD) in Canada and 1451 EUR (1625.53 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7% lower in Canada.

1 349 EUR
1 451 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2574 EUR (2884.3 USD) in Canada and 4337 EUR (4859.85 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Canada.

2 574 EUR
4 337 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2166 EUR (2426.99 USD) in Canada and 2559 EUR (2867.71 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Canada.

2 166 EUR
2 559 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.32 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in Australia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7943 EUR (8899.77 USD) in Canada and 11973 EUR (13414.7 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Canada.

7 943 EUR
11 973 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6667 EUR (7470.5 USD) in Canada and 7261 EUR (8136.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Canada.

6 667 EUR
7 261 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.36 times lower than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2807 EUR (3145.2 USD) in Canada and 3831 EUR (4292.36 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 26.7% lower in Canada.

2 807 EUR
3 831 EUR

Hotels

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Canada vs. Australia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

102 EUR
-

Two stars

111 EUR
103 EUR

Three stars

150 EUR
135 EUR

Four stars

183 EUR
182 EUR

Five stars

367 EUR
283 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Australia: 19 cities, 411 hotels

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