Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Japan
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
Canada vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Japan.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 3.02 EUR (3.54 USD) in Canada and 5.79 EUR (6.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Canada.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Canada and 2.62 EUR (3.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Canada.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.41 EUR (13.38 USD) in Canada and 18.5 EUR (21.69 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Canada.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.16 EUR (11.91 USD) in Canada and 7.08 EUR (8.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Japan.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.92 EUR (11.63 USD) in Canada and 6.58 EUR (7.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Japan.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.73 EUR (12.58 USD) in Canada and 3.54 EUR (4.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67% lower in Japan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.93 EUR (2.26 USD) in Canada and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Japan.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 2.71 EUR (3.17 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Japan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Canada and 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Canada.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.01 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 9.87 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Japan.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 2.07 EUR (2.42 USD) in Canada and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Japan.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.12 EUR (2.48 USD) in Canada and 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42% lower in Japan.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.69 EUR (11.36 USD) in Canada and 11.1 EUR (13.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Canada.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 2.25 EUR (2.63 USD) in Canada and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Japan.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 2.22 EUR (2.6 USD) in Canada and 3.04 EUR (3.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27% lower in Canada.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 2.78 EUR (3.26 USD) in Canada and 5.4 EUR (6.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Canada.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.22 EUR (2.6 USD) in Canada and 3.56 EUR (4.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Canada.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.55 EUR (2.98 USD) in Canada and 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Canada.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.63 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 10.9 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Japan.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.14 EUR (3.68 USD) in Canada and 3.74 EUR (4.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16% lower in Canada.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Canada and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Japan.
Restaurant
Canada vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.99 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Japan.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.04 EUR (3.57 USD) in Canada and 2.75 EUR (3.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Japan.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Canada and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Japan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.98 EUR (5.83 USD) in Canada and 3.24 EUR (3.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Japan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.6 EUR (6.56 USD) in Canada and 4.13 EUR (4.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Japan.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.09 EUR (9.48 USD) in Canada and 4.13 EUR (4.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Japan.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 74.67 EUR (87.52 USD) in Canada and 35.39 EUR (41.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Japan.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.31 EUR (16.77 USD) in Canada and 5.9 EUR (6.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Japan.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.33 EUR (1.55 USD) in Canada and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Japan.
Fuel
Canada vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in Canada than in Japan.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Japan.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Japan.
LPG 1L
Transportation
Canada vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.43 times more for transportation in Canada than in Japan.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.07 EUR (113.77 USD) in Canada and 58.98 EUR (69.13 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Japan.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.02 EUR (2.37 USD) in Canada and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Japan.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.29 EUR (22.61 USD) in Canada and 19.98 EUR (23.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Canada.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Canada and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56% lower in Canada.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.78 EUR (3.26 USD) in Canada and 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Canada.
Sports & entertainment
Canada vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.33 EUR (10.94 USD) in Canada and 10.62 EUR (12.44 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Canada.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.08 EUR (45.8 USD) in Canada and 54.83 EUR (64.26 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Canada.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.79 EUR (17.34 USD) in Canada and 17.69 EUR (20.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Canada.
Flats for rent
Canada vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.61 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Japan.
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 1512 EUR (1771.63 USD) in Canada and 888.51 EUR (1041.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Japan.
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 1269 EUR (1487.92 USD) in Canada and 513.16 EUR (601.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Japan.
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 2416 EUR (2832.15 USD) in Canada and 1970 EUR (2308.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Japan.
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 1967 EUR (2305.65 USD) in Canada and 1085 EUR (1271.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Japan.
Flats for sale
Canada vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.24 times more for buying an apartment in Canada than in Japan.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7938 EUR (9304.31 USD) in Canada and 7001 EUR (8205.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Japan.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6226 EUR (7297.52 USD) in Canada and 4437 EUR (5200.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Japan.
Salary
Canada vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.21 times higher than in Japan.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 2631 EUR (3083.59 USD) in Canada and 2182 EUR (2557.13 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 17.1% lower in Japan.
Hotels
Canada vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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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 • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels