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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

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Canada vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.19 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.08 EUR (3.5 USD) in Canada and 6.01 EUR (6.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Canada.

3.08 EUR
6.01 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Canada and 2.72 EUR (3.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Canada.

1.05 EUR
2.72 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.62 EUR (13.21 USD) in Canada and 19.21 EUR (21.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Canada.

11.62 EUR
19.21 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.35 EUR (11.76 USD) in Canada and 7.35 EUR (8.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29% lower in Japan.

10.35 EUR
7.35 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.11 EUR (11.49 USD) in Canada and 6.83 EUR (7.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Japan.

10.11 EUR
6.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.93 EUR (12.42 USD) in Canada and 3.67 EUR (4.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Japan.

10.93 EUR
3.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.96 EUR (2.23 USD) in Canada and 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Japan.

1.96 EUR
1.80 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.76 EUR (3.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42% lower in Japan.

2.76 EUR
1.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.33 EUR (2.65 USD) in Canada and 2.39 EUR (2.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Canada.

2.33 EUR
2.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.76 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 10.18 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Japan.

24.76 EUR
10.18 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Japan.

2.10 EUR
1.15 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.15 EUR (2.45 USD) in Canada and 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Japan.

2.15 EUR
1.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.87 EUR (11.22 USD) in Canada and 11.53 EUR (13.1 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Canada.

9.87 EUR
11.53 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.29 EUR (2.6 USD) in Canada and 1.18 EUR (1.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Japan.

2.29 EUR
1.18 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.26 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada and 3.16 EUR (3.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Canada.

2.26 EUR
3.16 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in Canada and 5.61 EUR (6.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Canada.

2.83 EUR
5.61 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.26 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada and 3.7 EUR (4.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Canada.

2.26 EUR
3.70 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.59 EUR (2.95 USD) in Canada and 2.69 EUR (3.05 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Canada.

2.59 EUR
2.69 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.18 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 11.24 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Japan.

18.18 EUR
11.24 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.63 USD) in Canada and 3.88 EUR (4.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Canada.

3.19 EUR
3.88 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.61 USD) in Canada and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43% lower in Japan.

1.42 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.95 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.1 EUR (3.52 USD) in Canada and 2.86 EUR (3.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Japan.

3.10 EUR
2.86 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.7 EUR (1.93 USD) in Canada and 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Japan.

1.70 EUR
1.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.07 EUR (5.76 USD) in Canada and 3.37 EUR (3.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Japan.

5.07 EUR
3.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.7 EUR (6.48 USD) in Canada and 4.29 EUR (4.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Japan.

5.70 EUR
4.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.24 EUR (9.36 USD) in Canada and 4.29 EUR (4.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Japan.

8.24 EUR
4.29 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76.03 EUR (86.41 USD) in Canada and 36.74 EUR (41.76 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Japan.

76.03 EUR
36.74 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.57 EUR (16.56 USD) in Canada and 6.12 EUR (6.96 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58% lower in Japan.

14.57 EUR
6.12 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.53 USD) in Canada and 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Japan.

1.35 EUR
0.72 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in Canada than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Japan.

1.05 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Japan.

1.11 EUR
1.04 EUR

LPG 1L

0.83 EUR
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Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 98.84 EUR (112.34 USD) in Canada and 61.24 EUR (69.6 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38% lower in Japan.

98.84 EUR
61.24 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.06 EUR (2.34 USD) in Canada and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Japan.

2.06 EUR
1.22 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.64 EUR (22.32 USD) in Canada and 20.75 EUR (23.58 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Canada.

19.64 EUR
20.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 2.57 EUR (2.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Canada.

1.11 EUR
2.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in Canada and 2.94 EUR (3.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Canada.

2.83 EUR
2.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 9.5 EUR (10.8 USD) in Canada and 11.02 EUR (12.53 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Canada.

9.50 EUR
11.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.79 EUR (45.22 USD) in Canada and 56.93 EUR (64.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Canada.

39.79 EUR
56.93 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.06 EUR (17.12 USD) in Canada and 18.37 EUR (20.88 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18% lower in Canada.

15.06 EUR
18.37 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.58 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 1539 EUR (1749.3 USD) in Canada and 922.51 EUR (1048.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Japan.

1 539 EUR
922.51 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 1293 EUR (1469.17 USD) in Canada and 532.8 EUR (605.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Japan.

1 293 EUR
532.80 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 2460 EUR (2796.46 USD) in Canada and 2045 EUR (2324.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Japan.

2 460 EUR
2 045 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 2003 EUR (2276.59 USD) in Canada and 1127 EUR (1280.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Japan.

2 003 EUR
1 127 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.21 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 8083 EUR (9187.05 USD) in Canada and 7269 EUR (8261.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Japan.

8 083 EUR
7 269 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 6340 EUR (7205.56 USD) in Canada and 4607 EUR (5235.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Japan.

6 340 EUR
4 607 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.18 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2679 EUR (3044.73 USD) in Canada and 2265 EUR (2574.58 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 15.5% lower in Japan.

2 679 EUR
2 265 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

101 EUR
92.7 EUR

Two stars

109 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

148 EUR
193 EUR

Four stars

181 EUR
308 EUR

Five stars

362 EUR
770 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 • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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