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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

EURCADAUDUSD

Canada vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.28 EUR (3.56 USD) in Canada and 2.91 EUR (3.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Australia.

3.28 EUR
2.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.12 EUR (1.22 USD) in Canada and 2.33 EUR (2.52 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Canada.

1.12 EUR
2.33 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.37 EUR (13.43 USD) in Canada and 13.75 EUR (14.93 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10% lower in Canada.

12.37 EUR
13.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.02 EUR (11.96 USD) in Canada and 11.66 EUR (12.66 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Canada.

11.02 EUR
11.66 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.76 EUR (11.68 USD) in Canada and 7.79 EUR (8.46 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Australia.

10.76 EUR
7.79 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.64 EUR (12.63 USD) in Canada and 25.34 EUR (27.51 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Canada.

11.64 EUR
25.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.09 EUR (2.27 USD) in Canada and 4.25 EUR (4.61 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Canada.

2.09 EUR
4.25 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.93 EUR (3.19 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 3.66 EUR (3.98 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Canada.

2.93 EUR
3.66 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.48 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada and 4.6 EUR (5 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Canada.

2.48 EUR
4.60 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.92 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 32.49 EUR (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Canada.

25.92 EUR
32.49 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.24 EUR (2.43 USD) in Canada and 2.56 EUR (2.78 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Canada.

2.24 EUR
2.56 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.29 EUR (2.49 USD) in Canada and 2.28 EUR (2.48 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Australia.

2.29 EUR
2.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.51 EUR (11.41 USD) in Canada and 8.55 EUR (9.28 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Australia.

10.51 EUR
8.55 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.44 EUR (2.64 USD) in Canada and 1.45 EUR (1.58 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Australia.

2.44 EUR
1.45 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.61 USD) in Canada and 2.04 EUR (2.21 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Australia.

2.41 EUR
2.04 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.02 EUR (3.27 USD) in Canada and 2.47 EUR (2.68 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Australia.

3.02 EUR
2.47 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.41 EUR (2.61 USD) in Canada and 2.33 EUR (2.53 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Australia.

2.41 EUR
2.33 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.76 EUR (3 USD) in Canada and 1.98 EUR (2.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Australia.

2.76 EUR
1.98 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.03 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 26.03 EUR (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Canada.

19.03 EUR
26.03 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.4 EUR (3.69 USD) in Canada and 4.89 EUR (5.31 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Canada.

3.40 EUR
4.89 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.51 EUR (1.64 USD) in Canada and 1.47 EUR (1.59 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Australia.

1.51 EUR
1.47 EUR

Restaurant

EURCADAUDUSD

Canada vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.05 times less for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.3 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 2.9 EUR (3.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Australia.

3.30 EUR
2.90 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.81 EUR (1.96 USD) in Canada and 2.14 EUR (2.32 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Canada.

1.81 EUR
2.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.4 EUR (5.86 USD) in Canada and 6.14 EUR (6.66 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Canada.

5.40 EUR
6.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.07 EUR (6.59 USD) in Canada and 6.14 EUR (6.66 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Canada.

6.07 EUR
6.14 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.77 EUR (9.52 USD) in Canada and 9.2 EUR (9.99 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Canada.

8.77 EUR
9.20 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 80.96 EUR (87.89 USD) in Canada and 85.91 EUR (93.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Canada.

80.96 EUR
85.91 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.52 EUR (16.85 USD) in Canada and 15.34 EUR (16.65 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Australia.

15.52 EUR
15.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.56 USD) in Canada and 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Canada.

1.44 EUR
1.96 EUR

Fuel

EURCADAUDUSD

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 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in Canada and 1.09 EUR (1.18 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6% lower in Australia.

1.16 EUR
1.09 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.13 EUR (1.23 USD) in Canada and 1.06 EUR (1.15 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Australia.

1.13 EUR
1.06 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.87 EUR (0.94 USD) in Canada and 0.41 EUR (0.44 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Australia.

0.87 EUR
0.41 EUR

Transportation

EURCADAUDUSD

Canada vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.34 times less for transportation in Canada than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 105.24 EUR (114.26 USD) in Canada and 133.4 EUR (144.83 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Canada.

105.24 EUR
133.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.19 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada and 3.07 EUR (3.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Canada.

2.19 EUR
3.07 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.91 EUR (22.7 USD) in Canada and 36.82 EUR (39.97 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Canada.

20.91 EUR
36.82 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.18 EUR (1.28 USD) in Canada and 1.72 EUR (1.87 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Canada.

1.18 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.02 EUR (3.27 USD) in Canada and 3.07 EUR (3.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Canada.

3.02 EUR
3.07 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCADAUDUSD

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 10.12 EUR (10.99 USD) in Canada and 14.73 EUR (15.99 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Canada.

10.12 EUR
14.73 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 42.37 EUR (46 USD) in Canada and 55.13 EUR (59.85 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Canada.

42.37 EUR
55.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.04 EUR (17.41 USD) in Canada and 15.87 EUR (17.23 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Australia.

16.04 EUR
15.87 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCADAUDUSD

Canada vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.15 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 1639 EUR (1779.16 USD) in Canada and 1767 EUR (1918.24 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Canada.

1 639 EUR
1 767 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 1376 EUR (1494.24 USD) in Canada and 1276 EUR (1385.14 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Australia.

1 376 EUR
1 276 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 2620 EUR (2844.18 USD) in Canada and 3657 EUR (3969.71 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Canada.

2 620 EUR
3 657 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 2133 EUR (2315.44 USD) in Canada and 2238 EUR (2430.07 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Canada.

2 133 EUR
2 238 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCADAUDUSD

Canada vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.38 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 8607 EUR (9343.83 USD) in Canada and 13068 EUR (14186.99 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Canada.

8 607 EUR
13 068 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 6750 EUR (7328.52 USD) in Canada and 8143 EUR (8840.07 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Canada.

6 750 EUR
8 143 EUR

Salary

EURCADAUDUSD

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 2852 EUR (3096.69 USD) in Canada and 3867 EUR (4198.01 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 26.2% lower in Canada.

2 852 EUR
3 867 EUR

Hotels

EURCADAUDUSD

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

One star

125 EUR
77.2 EUR

Two stars

169 EUR
92.5 EUR

Three stars

214 EUR
132 EUR

Four stars

277 EUR
169 EUR

Five stars

562 EUR
246 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • Canada: 19 cities, 877 hotels • Australia: 20 cities, 453 hotels

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