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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

PLNUSDEURCADAUD

Canada vs. Australia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.17 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in Australia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 14.42 PLN (3.96 USD) in Canada and 12.15 PLN (3.33 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Australia.

14.42 PLN
12.15 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.1 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 10.19 PLN (2.8 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Canada.

4.10 PLN
10.19 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 58.64 PLN (16.09 USD) in Canada and 51.59 PLN (14.16 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12% lower in Australia.

58.64 PLN
51.59 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 47.29 PLN (12.98 USD) in Canada and 48.19 PLN (13.23 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Canada.

47.29 PLN
48.19 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 45.9 PLN (12.6 USD) in Canada and 31.5 PLN (8.64 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Australia.

45.90 PLN
31.50 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 52.54 PLN (14.42 USD) in Canada and 120.49 PLN (33.06 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Canada.

52.54 PLN
120.49 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.9 PLN (2.72 USD) in Canada and 17.66 PLN (4.85 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Canada.

9.90 PLN
17.66 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.56 PLN (3.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 18.84 PLN (5.17 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Canada.

12.56 PLN
18.84 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.77 PLN (3.23 USD) in Canada and 20.02 PLN (5.5 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Canada.

11.77 PLN
20.02 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 102.54 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada and 128.52 PLN (35.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Canada.

102.54 PLN
128.52 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.59 PLN (2.36 USD) in Canada and 8 PLN (2.2 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Australia.

8.59 PLN
8.00 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.75 PLN (2.67 USD) in Canada and 10.14 PLN (2.78 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Canada.

9.75 PLN
10.14 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 51.15 PLN (14.04 USD) in Canada and 34.7 PLN (9.52 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Australia.

51.15 PLN
34.70 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.41 PLN (2.58 USD) in Canada and 6.41 PLN (1.76 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Australia.

9.41 PLN
6.41 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.11 PLN (2.78 USD) in Canada and 8.58 PLN (2.35 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Australia.

10.11 PLN
8.58 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.08 PLN (3.32 USD) in Canada and 11.54 PLN (3.17 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Australia.

12.08 PLN
11.54 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.67 PLN (2.38 USD) in Canada and 9.35 PLN (2.57 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Canada.

8.67 PLN
9.35 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.93 PLN (3.55 USD) in Canada and 8.41 PLN (2.31 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 35% lower in Australia.

12.93 PLN
8.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.28 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada and 102.98 PLN (28.26 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Canada.

75.28 PLN
102.98 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.84 PLN (4.07 USD) in Canada and 16.43 PLN (4.51 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Canada.

14.84 PLN
16.43 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.01 PLN (1.92 USD) in Canada and 4.82 PLN (1.32 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Australia.

7.01 PLN
4.82 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Australia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.04 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Australia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in Canada and 12.48 PLN (3.43 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Australia.

13.90 PLN
12.48 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.75 PLN (2.13 USD) in Canada and 9.54 PLN (2.62 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Canada.

7.75 PLN
9.54 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.02 PLN (5.77 USD) in Canada and 24.1 PLN (6.61 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Canada.

21.02 PLN
24.10 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 23.64 PLN (6.49 USD) in Canada and 26.51 PLN (7.27 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Canada.

23.64 PLN
26.51 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.41 PLN (10.81 USD) in Canada and 36.15 PLN (9.92 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Australia.

39.41 PLN
36.15 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 302.12 PLN (82.91 USD) in Canada and 295.58 PLN (81.11 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Australia.

302.12 PLN
295.58 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 76.19 PLN (20.91 USD) in Canada and 60.24 PLN (16.53 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Australia.

76.19 PLN
60.24 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.91 PLN (1.62 USD) in Canada and 7.3 PLN (2 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19% lower in Canada.

5.91 PLN
7.30 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEURCADAUD

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 4.06 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 4.08 PLN (1.12 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Canada.

4.06 PLN
4.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.27 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 3.98 PLN (1.09 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Australia.

4.27 PLN
3.98 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in Canada and 1.51 PLN (0.41 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Australia.

3.37 PLN
1.51 PLN

Transportation

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.43 times less for transportation in Canada than in Australia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 409.83 PLN (112.47 USD) in Canada and 523.85 PLN (143.76 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Canada.

409.83 PLN
523.85 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.8 PLN (2.42 USD) in Canada and 12.05 PLN (3.31 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27% lower in Canada.

8.80 PLN
12.05 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 91.95 PLN (25.23 USD) in Canada and 192.78 PLN (52.9 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Canada.

91.95 PLN
192.78 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.25 PLN (1.44 USD) in Canada and 10.84 PLN (2.98 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Canada.

5.25 PLN
10.84 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.14 PLN (3.6 USD) in Canada and 14.46 PLN (3.97 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Canada.

13.14 PLN
14.46 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 42.03 PLN (11.54 USD) in Canada and 57.83 PLN (15.87 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Canada.

42.03 PLN
57.83 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 204.1 PLN (56.01 USD) in Canada and 225.53 PLN (61.89 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Canada.

204.10 PLN
225.53 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 74.56 PLN (20.46 USD) in Canada and 77.21 PLN (21.19 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Canada.

74.56 PLN
77.21 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.27 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 6487 PLN (1780.24 USD) in Canada and 8025 PLN (2202.36 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Canada.

6 487 PLN
8 025 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 5548 PLN (1522.6 USD) in Canada and 5573 PLN (1529.31 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Canada.

5 548 PLN
5 573 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 10588 PLN (2905.71 USD) in Canada and 16661 PLN (4572.18 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Canada.

10 588 PLN
16 661 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 8910 PLN (2445.01 USD) in Canada and 9831 PLN (2697.96 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Canada.

8 910 PLN
9 831 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Australia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 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 32671 PLN (8965.85 USD) in Canada and 45989 PLN (12620.64 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 29% lower in Canada.

32 671 PLN
45 989 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 27424 PLN (7525.96 USD) in Canada and 27893 PLN (7654.53 USD) in Australia. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Canada.

27 424 PLN
27 893 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Australia - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.27 times lower than in Australia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11546 PLN (3168.55 USD) in Canada and 14715 PLN (4038.28 USD) in Australia. The average salary is 21.5% lower in Canada.

11 546 PLN
14 715 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

418 PLN
-

Two stars

453 PLN
422 PLN

Three stars

613 PLN
552 PLN

Four stars

749 PLN
742 PLN

Five stars

1 500 PLN
1 155 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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