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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

PLNAUDUSDEURCAD

Canada vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.16 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 14.61 PLN (4.02 USD) in Canada and 12.06 PLN (3.32 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Australia.

14.61 PLN
12.06 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.15 PLN (1.14 USD) in Canada and 10.12 PLN (2.79 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 59% lower in Canada.

4.15 PLN
10.12 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 59.38 PLN (16.34 USD) in Canada and 51.23 PLN (14.1 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Australia.

59.38 PLN
51.23 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 47.89 PLN (13.18 USD) in Canada and 47.86 PLN (13.17 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Australia.

47.89 PLN
47.86 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 46.48 PLN (12.79 USD) in Canada and 31.28 PLN (8.61 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Australia.

46.48 PLN
31.28 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 53.21 PLN (14.64 USD) in Canada and 119.64 PLN (32.92 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Canada.

53.21 PLN
119.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.03 PLN (2.76 USD) in Canada and 17.54 PLN (4.83 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Canada.

10.03 PLN
17.54 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.72 PLN (3.5 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 18.71 PLN (5.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32% lower in Canada.

12.72 PLN
18.71 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.92 PLN (3.28 USD) in Canada and 19.88 PLN (5.47 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 40% lower in Canada.

11.92 PLN
19.88 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 102.26 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada and 128.17 PLN (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Canada.

102.26 PLN
128.17 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.7 PLN (2.39 USD) in Canada and 7.94 PLN (2.19 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Australia.

8.70 PLN
7.94 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.87 PLN (2.72 USD) in Canada and 10.07 PLN (2.77 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 2% lower in Canada.

9.87 PLN
10.07 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 51.8 PLN (14.25 USD) in Canada and 34.46 PLN (9.48 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Australia.

51.80 PLN
34.46 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.52 PLN (2.62 USD) in Canada and 6.37 PLN (1.75 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Australia.

9.52 PLN
6.37 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.24 PLN (2.82 USD) in Canada and 8.52 PLN (2.34 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Australia.

10.24 PLN
8.52 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.24 PLN (3.37 USD) in Canada and 11.46 PLN (3.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Australia.

12.24 PLN
11.46 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.78 PLN (2.42 USD) in Canada and 9.28 PLN (2.55 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Canada.

8.78 PLN
9.28 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 13.09 PLN (3.6 USD) in Canada and 8.35 PLN (2.3 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Australia.

13.09 PLN
8.35 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.08 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada and 102.69 PLN (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Canada.

75.08 PLN
102.69 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.03 PLN (4.14 USD) in Canada and 16.32 PLN (4.49 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Canada.

15.03 PLN
16.32 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.1 PLN (1.95 USD) in Canada and 4.79 PLN (1.32 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Australia.

7.10 PLN
4.79 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.06 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.07 PLN (3.87 USD) in Canada and 12.4 PLN (3.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Australia.

14.07 PLN
12.40 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Canada and 9.48 PLN (2.61 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Canada.

7.85 PLN
9.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.28 PLN (5.86 USD) in Canada and 23.93 PLN (6.58 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Canada.

21.28 PLN
23.93 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 23.94 PLN (6.59 USD) in Canada and 26.32 PLN (7.24 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9% lower in Canada.

23.94 PLN
26.32 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.91 PLN (10.98 USD) in Canada and 35.89 PLN (9.88 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Australia.

39.91 PLN
35.89 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 305.95 PLN (84.19 USD) in Canada and 293.51 PLN (80.77 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Australia.

305.95 PLN
293.51 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 77.15 PLN (21.23 USD) in Canada and 59.82 PLN (16.46 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Australia.

77.15 PLN
59.82 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.99 PLN (1.65 USD) in Canada and 7.25 PLN (2 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Canada.

5.99 PLN
7.25 PLN

Fuel

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Canada vs. Australia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.22 times more for fuel in Canada than in Australia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.05 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 4.07 PLN (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Canada.

4.05 PLN
4.07 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.26 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 3.97 PLN (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Australia.

4.26 PLN
3.97 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in Canada and 1.51 PLN (0.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Australia.

3.36 PLN
1.51 PLN

Transportation

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.4 times less for transportation in Canada than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.03 PLN (114.21 USD) in Canada and 520.19 PLN (143.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Canada.

415.03 PLN
520.19 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.91 PLN (2.45 USD) in Canada and 11.96 PLN (3.29 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Canada.

8.91 PLN
11.96 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 93.12 PLN (25.62 USD) in Canada and 191.43 PLN (52.68 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Canada.

93.12 PLN
191.43 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 PLN (1.46 USD) in Canada and 10.77 PLN (2.96 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Canada.

5.32 PLN
10.77 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.3 PLN (3.66 USD) in Canada and 14.36 PLN (3.95 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Canada.

13.30 PLN
14.36 PLN

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 42.57 PLN (11.71 USD) in Canada and 57.43 PLN (15.8 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Canada.

42.57 PLN
57.43 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 206.69 PLN (56.88 USD) in Canada and 223.95 PLN (61.63 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Canada.

206.69 PLN
223.95 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 75.5 PLN (20.78 USD) in Canada and 76.67 PLN (21.1 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Canada.

75.50 PLN
76.67 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.25 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 6569 PLN (1807.84 USD) in Canada and 7969 PLN (2193.05 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Canada.

6 569 PLN
7 969 PLN

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 5619 PLN (1546.2 USD) in Canada and 5534 PLN (1522.85 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Australia.

5 619 PLN
5 534 PLN

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 10723 PLN (2950.75 USD) in Canada and 16544 PLN (4552.87 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Canada.

10 723 PLN
16 544 PLN

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 9023 PLN (2482.91 USD) in Canada and 9763 PLN (2686.57 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Canada.

9 023 PLN
9 763 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.21 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 33086 PLN (9104.82 USD) in Canada and 45668 PLN (12567.34 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Canada.

33 086 PLN
45 668 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27772 PLN (7642.61 USD) in Canada and 27698 PLN (7622.2 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Australia.

27 772 PLN
27 698 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.25 times lower than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11693 PLN (3217.66 USD) in Canada and 14613 PLN (4021.23 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 20% lower in Canada.

11 693 PLN
14 613 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

416 PLN
-

Two stars

451 PLN
420 PLN

Three stars

611 PLN
550 PLN

Four stars

747 PLN
739 PLN

Five stars

1 496 PLN
1 152 PLN

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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