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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 1.27 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.38 EUR (3.94 USD) in Canada and 4.46 EUR (5.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Canada.

3.38 EUR
4.46 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 2.13 EUR (2.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Canada.

0.96 EUR
2.13 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.73 EUR (16 USD) in Canada and 18.35 EUR (21.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Canada.

13.73 EUR
18.35 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.07 EUR (12.9 USD) in Canada and 6.78 EUR (7.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Japan.

11.07 EUR
6.78 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.74 EUR (12.52 USD) in Canada and 6.6 EUR (7.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Japan.

10.74 EUR
6.60 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.3 EUR (14.34 USD) in Canada and 3.39 EUR (3.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Japan.

12.30 EUR
3.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.32 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Japan.

2.32 EUR
1.72 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.94 EUR (3.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 33% lower in Japan.

2.94 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.75 EUR (3.21 USD) in Canada and 2.32 EUR (2.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Japan.

2.75 EUR
2.32 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.14 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 9.93 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Japan.

24.14 EUR
9.93 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.01 EUR (2.34 USD) in Canada and 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Japan.

2.01 EUR
1.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.28 EUR (2.66 USD) in Canada and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Japan.

2.28 EUR
1.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.97 EUR (13.96 USD) in Canada and 14.04 EUR (16.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Canada.

11.97 EUR
14.04 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.2 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Japan.

2.20 EUR
1.30 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.37 EUR (2.76 USD) in Canada and 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Canada.

2.37 EUR
2.78 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in Canada and 4.94 EUR (5.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Canada.

2.83 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.03 EUR (2.37 USD) in Canada and 2.71 EUR (3.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Canada.

2.03 EUR
2.71 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.03 EUR (3.53 USD) in Canada and 4.44 EUR (5.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Canada.

3.03 EUR
4.44 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.72 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 10.96 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Japan.

17.72 EUR
10.96 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.47 EUR (4.05 USD) in Canada and 4.93 EUR (5.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Canada.

3.47 EUR
4.93 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Canada and 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Japan.

1.64 EUR
0.74 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.81 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.25 EUR (3.79 USD) in Canada and 2.96 EUR (3.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Japan.

3.25 EUR
2.96 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.81 EUR (2.11 USD) in Canada and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Japan.

1.81 EUR
1.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.92 EUR (5.73 USD) in Canada and 3.39 EUR (3.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Japan.

4.92 EUR
3.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.53 EUR (6.45 USD) in Canada and 4.52 EUR (5.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Japan.

5.53 EUR
4.52 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.22 EUR (10.75 USD) in Canada and 4.52 EUR (5.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51% lower in Japan.

9.22 EUR
4.52 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70.72 EUR (82.44 USD) in Canada and 39.53 EUR (46.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Japan.

70.72 EUR
39.53 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.83 EUR (20.79 USD) in Canada and 6.78 EUR (7.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62% lower in Japan.

17.83 EUR
6.78 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) in Canada and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Japan.

1.38 EUR
0.73 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times more for fuel in Canada than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Japan.

0.96 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Canada.

1.01 EUR
1.03 EUR

LPG 1L

0.79 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.37 times more for transportation in Canada than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.93 EUR (111.83 USD) in Canada and 62.13 EUR (72.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Japan.

95.93 EUR
62.13 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.06 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Japan.

2.06 EUR
1.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.52 EUR (25.09 USD) in Canada and 21.4 EUR (24.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Japan.

21.52 EUR
21.40 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Canada and 2.82 EUR (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Canada.

1.23 EUR
2.82 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.07 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 2.82 EUR (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Japan.

3.07 EUR
2.82 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 9.84 EUR (11.47 USD) in Canada and 11.01 EUR (12.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Canada.

9.84 EUR
11.01 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 47.77 EUR (55.69 USD) in Canada and 56.5 EUR (65.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Canada.

47.77 EUR
56.50 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.45 EUR (20.34 USD) in Canada and 17.33 EUR (20.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Japan.

17.45 EUR
17.33 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.65 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 1518 EUR (1770.09 USD) in Canada and 909.59 EUR (1060.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Japan.

1 518 EUR
909.59 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 1299 EUR (1513.92 USD) in Canada and 491.49 EUR (572.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Japan.

1 299 EUR
491.49 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 2478 EUR (2889.14 USD) in Canada and 2002 EUR (2333.69 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Japan.

2 478 EUR
2 002 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 2085 EUR (2431.07 USD) in Canada and 1081 EUR (1260.12 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Japan.

2 085 EUR
1 081 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.05 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 7647 EUR (8914.73 USD) in Canada and 8937 EUR (10418.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Canada.

7 647 EUR
8 937 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 6419 EUR (7483.05 USD) in Canada and 4411 EUR (5142.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Japan.

6 419 EUR
4 411 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.27 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2703 EUR (3150.48 USD) in Canada and 2122 EUR (2473.47 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 21.5% lower in Japan.

2 703 EUR
2 122 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

98.3 EUR
90.4 EUR

Two stars

107 EUR
132 EUR

Three stars

144 EUR
188 EUR

Four stars

176 EUR
300 EUR

Five stars

353 EUR
751 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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